Spicy Sesame Chicken Soup

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This quick and easy spicy chicken soup recipe is made with leftover cooked chicken and is spiked with garlic, ginger and hot sauce.

korean chicken soup
Active Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings, generous 1 cup each

Ingredients

  • 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic

  • 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger

  • ½ cup uncooked white rice

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1-2 teaspoons hot chile paste or hot chile sauce

  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (see How To)

  • 2 scallions, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)

Directions

  1. Combine broth, garlic and ginger in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil over high heat. Add rice, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the rice is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil; add chile paste (or sauce) to taste. Add chicken and heat through. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Tips

To toast sesame seeds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

How to Poach Chicken Breasts

If you don't have leftover chicken but you want to make a recipe that calls for cooked chicken, the easiest way to cook it is to poach it. Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan. Add lightly salted water (or chicken broth) to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. (1 pound raw chicken = about 2 1/2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken)

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1995; updated October 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

149 Calories
3g Fat
18g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size generous 1 cup
Calories 149
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g 27%
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Folate 64mcg 16%
Sodium 857mg 37%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Potassium 392mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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