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Cleansing Ginger-Chicken Soup

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Introduction

Cleansing Ginger-Chicken Soup offers a refreshing and warming experience that tantalizes the taste buds while providing comfort. This recipe is perfect for those seeking to enjoy the heartwarming flavors of ginger and chicken, with each ingredient chosen to create an unforgettable blend.

Tips for this Recipe

  • For best results, use freshly sliced onions and finely chopped celery for a more robust flavor.
  • Ginger should be peeled carefully to retain its texture in the soup. Consider using the kitchen aid grinder if needed.
  • Ensure your chicken is thoroughly cooked, especially since it’s sliced into multiple pieces for easy consumption.

Why you will love this recipe

The Cleansing Ginger-Chicken Soup stands out with its aromatic blend of ginger and chicken, offering not just taste but also the health benefits associated with these ingredients. The choice to include whole vegetables adds depth to both the flavor profile and nutritional value.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 8 ounces unpeeled scrubbed ginger, cut into 1/2″-thick slices
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 10 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 3-pound whole organic chicken, cut into 7 pieces (2 breasts, 2 legs with thighs attached, 2 wings, 1 back)
  • Kosher salt
  • Cilantrus leaves (optional)

Advised Equipments

  • KitchenAid Stand Mixer with Bowl Accessories
  • OXO Good Grips Chef’s Knife
  • Pull-Apart Measuring Cup Set
  • OXO Bamboo Cutting Board
  • KitchenAid Dough Hooks
  • OXO Digital Meat Thermometer
  • Tefal Non-Stick Saucepan
  • Silicone Spatula Set
  • OXO Vegetable Peeler

History of the Recipe

The origins of Cleansing Ginger-Chicken Soup can be traced back to traditional Asian cuisine, where ginger has been used for centuries not just as a culinary spice but also for its medicinal properties. The combination with chicken is believed to have roots in Chinese and Thai cooking traditions, both of which value the harmony of flavors and health benefits.

Fun Facts about this Recipe

Did you know? Ginger has been used medicinally for over 5000 years. It’s not just a kitchen staple; it also plays a significant role in many cultures around the world, including its use in Cleansing Ginger-Chicken Soup to promote digestion and warmth.

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Cleansing Ginger-Chicken Soup

Cleansing Ginger-Chicken Soup

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Equipment

  • - KitchenAid Stand Mixer with Bowl Accessories: A versatile, powerful stand mixer designed for various cooking and baking tasks including mixing ingredients helpful in preparing the ginger soup.

  • - OXO Good Grips Chef’s Knife: Offers precision cutting with an ergonomic handle ideal for peeling, dicing vegetables like onions and garlic used in this recipe.

  • - Pull-Apart Measuring Cup Set: A convenient tool for accurately measuring liquid ingredients such as broths or water needed to make the soup.

  • - OXO Bamboo Cutting Board: Durable and eco-friendly, perfect for chopping vegetables like carrots and celery included in variations of chicken ginger soup recipes.

  • - KitchenAid Dough Hooks: Help prepare any dough-based accompaniments such as bread or crackers that might complement the meal.

  • - OXO Digital Meat Thermometer: Ensures chicken is cooked to a safe temperature before adding it to the soup for optimal flavor and safety.

  • - Tefal Non-Stick Saucepan: Ideal for simmering soups, providing even heat distribution and making cleanup easier after preparing your ginger chicken broth.

  • - Silicone Spatula Set: Useful for stirring the soup base and serving without scratching non-stick surfaces or damaging pots and pans during cooking.

  • - OXO Vegetable Peeler: Efficient peeling of vegetables like carrots essential in preparing the soup, especially when seeking to minimize waste and improve texture.

  • - KitchenAid Food Grinder: Used for grinding spices such as ginger which are central to infusing flavor into the chicken soup base.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 celery stalks, chopped

  • 8 ounces unpeeled scrubbed ginger, cut into 1/2"-thick slices

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 10 whole black peppercorns

  • 1 3-pound whole organic chicken, cut into 7 pieces (2 breasts, 2 legs with thighs attached, 2 wings, 1 back)

  • Kosher salt

  • Cilantro leaves (optional)

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large heavy pot. Add chicken, placing breasts on top. Add 6 quarts water (preferably filtered or spring water); bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover with lid slightly ajar. Reduce heat to low; simmer until chicken breasts are just cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to a plate; let cool, then cover and chill. Continue to simmer soup, uncovered, until broth is fully flavored, about 2 1/2 hours longer. Return breasts to soup to rewarm, about 5 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Remove chicken from broth. When cool enough to handle, coarsely shred meat; discard skin and bones. Place a fine-mesh sieve over another large pot; strain broth, discarding solids in strainer (you should have about 8 cups broth). Season with salt.
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Instruction 3

Rewarm soup. Divide chicken among bowls. Pour hot broth over, dividing equally. Garnish soup with cilantro leaves, if desired.
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