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Ginger-Scallion Chicken Soup

A warming and comforting soup made with rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, ginger, and scallions, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken Skin and bones removed, meat shredded
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 whole yellow onion, peeled and diced
  • 3 whole carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced into half-moons
  • 3 ribs celery, trimmed and diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1-2 whole Thai chili peppers, optional, minced Plus more for serving if desired
  • 10 whole scallions, trimmed and minced White and green parts kept separate
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 16 ounces frozen ramen noodles or 8-ounce package of dry noodles
  • 4 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • Salt To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Remove the skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces and set it aside.
Soup Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the neutral oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
  3. Stir in the minced ginger and cook for an additional minute.
Cook the Noodles
  1. Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring it to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until they are tender.
Finish the Soup
  1. Add the shredded chicken, white parts of the scallions, and chili peppers if using. Allow everything to cook together for another 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in 2 teaspoons of sesame oil and season with salt to taste.
Make the Garnish
  1. In a small bowl, mix the green parts of the scallions with the remaining 2 teaspoons of sesame oil and sesame seeds.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each bowl with the scallion garnish.
  2. Enjoy your delicious Ginger-Scallion Chicken Soup!

Notes

For a heartier soup, feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bok choy. Experiment with different types of broth for varying flavors. Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free noodles and broth.