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Bok Choy Chicken Soup

Bok Choy Chicken Soup: A Cozy, Healthy Delight You’ll Love

Enjoy the warming and nourishing Bok Choy Chicken Soup, perfect for cozy evenings and healthy meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or olive oil as a substitute
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Chopped Bok Choy or baby spinach/kale as substitutes
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce or soy sauce as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh lime preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Garnish
  • 2 green onions Sliced for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

How to Make Bok Choy Chicken Soup
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken thighs and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked.
  4. Remove chicken, shred it and return to the pot.
  5. Add bok choy, carrots, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic and ginger for optimal flavor. Do not overcook bok choy to maintain its crispness.

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