Mushroom & Ginger Chicken Soup Recipe
The Mushroom & Ginger Chicken Soup Recipe is warm, comforting and full of flavor. It is perfect for cold days or when you want a healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Heat the Oil
- Place a large soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil or sesame oil and let it warm for about one minute.
Cook the Garlic and Ginger
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Stir for one minute until fragrant.
Add Mushrooms
- Add sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook for about five minutes until they soften and release their juices.
Add Carrots
- Stir in the sliced carrots. Cook for two minutes to slightly soften them.
Pour the Broth
- Add chicken broth into the pot. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
Season the Soup
- Add soy sauce, salt and black pepper. Mix well so the flavors blend evenly.
Add Chicken
- Add the shredded chicken into the broth. Stir gently to distribute it through the soup.
Simmer the Soup
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes so the flavors develop.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt or pepper to your preference.
Add Green Onions
- Stir in chopped green onions during the last minute of cooking for fresh flavor.
Garnish and Serve
- Pour the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger for the best aroma and flavor.
- Add bok choy or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Use shiitake mushrooms for a deeper flavor.
- Add noodles or rice for a heartier soup.
- A splash of lemon juice can brighten the broth.
- Use homemade chicken broth for richer taste.
- Add chili flakes if you enjoy spicy soup.