6 Chinese Chicken Soup Recipes That Can Be Practical and Easy Comfort Food

Kapanlagi.com - Chinese chicken soup or chicken soup from China is always the right choice when you want to enjoy a warm and refreshing dish. With a savory broth flavor, simple spices, and easily found ingredients, this chicken soup can be a practical comfort food that is suitable to enjoy anytime.

Not only delicious, this Chinese chicken soup also has many variations that can be adjusted to the tastes and needs of your family, KLovers. In this article, Kapanlagi will share some Chinese chicken soup recipes that you can easily and practically try at home, of course.

Let's check out some Chinese chicken soup recipes that can be practical and easy comfort food to make. Come on, let's take a look, KLovers!

1. Chinese Chicken Soup with Ginger (Sup Ayam Jahe)

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This Chinese chicken soup is known for its savory and warm flavor from ginger, which is beneficial for keeping the body warm and healthy. It has a rich taste, with a nutritious chicken broth. Perfect for boosting immunity. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces

- 4 pieces of ginger, smashed

- 4 cloves of garlic, crushed

- 2 stalks of green onions

- 1 liter of chicken broth

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil the chicken in water until it boils. Discard the impurities.

2. Add the ginger, garlic, and green onions.

3. Let it boil for 45 minutes until the broth tastes rich.

4. Add salt and pepper, serve.

2. Chinese Herbal Chicken Soup (Sup Ayam Herbal Cina)

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This Chinese herbal chicken soup uses traditional Chinese herbal ingredients, believed to enhance stamina and overall health. The warm and refreshing broth is very popular for health therapy. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces

- 1 tablespoon angelica root (dang gui)

- 1 tablespoon goji berries

- 3 pieces of ginger, smashed

- 1.5 liters of chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Boil the chicken in boiling water, discarding the impurities.

2. Add the angelica root, goji berries, and ginger.

3. Simmer for 1 hour until the broth is flavorful.

4. Strain, add salt to taste, and serve warm.

3. Chicken and Corn Soup

This Chinese chicken soup with corn is a typical Chinese dish that is soft with a sweet flavor from the corn and savory from the chicken. This soup has a smooth and refreshing texture, perfect for dinner. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 300 grams of chicken meat, boiled and shredded

- 1 sweet corn, grated

- 1 liter of chicken broth

- 1 tablespoon cornstarch

- 1 egg white

Instructions:

1. Boil the chicken broth, add the grated corn.

2. Once boiling, add the shredded chicken and cook for 10 minutes.

3. Dissolve the cornstarch in a little water, add it to the soup to thicken.

4. Whisk the egg white and slowly add it to the soup, stirring quickly. Serve.

4. Chinese Chicken Soup with Mushroom (Sup Ayam Jamur)

This chicken soup with mushrooms provides a deep umami flavor with rich chicken broth, as well as the chewy texture of mushrooms. This dish is very suitable as a healthy and nutritious soup option. Here is how to make this Chinese chicken soup:

Ingredients:

- 300 grams of chicken meat, cut

- 100 grams of shiitake mushrooms, sliced

- 1 liter of chicken broth

- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté the chicken with sesame oil until cooked.

2. Boil the chicken broth, add the chicken and mushrooms.

3. Bring to a boil for 30 minutes until all ingredients are well mixed.

4. Add salt and pepper, serve hot.

5. Chinese Spicy Chicken Soup (Sup Ayam Pedas Cina)

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This spicy Chinese chicken soup is appetizing with a refreshing spicy flavor from red chili and spices. This dish is perfect for spice lovers who want to try a bold soup. Here is how to make this Chinese chicken soup:

Ingredients:

- 300 grams of chicken fillet, thinly sliced

- 2 red chilies, sliced

- 1 liter of chicken broth

- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed

- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.

2. Add the chicken and cook until it changes color.

3. Pour in the chicken broth, add the red chili, and let it boil for 20 minutes.

4. Add salt, pepper, and serve.

6. Chinese Lemon Chicken Soup

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This Chinese lemon chicken soup offers a refreshing sensation with a combination of chicken broth and the sour taste of lime. Its refreshing flavor is perfect for alleviating flu symptoms. Here’s how to make this Chinese chicken soup:

Ingredients:

- 300 grams of chicken, cut into small pieces

- 1 lime, juiced

- 1 liter of chicken broth

- 2 stalks of green onions

- Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil the chicken in the chicken broth until it boils.

2. Add the green onions, let the broth boil for 15 minutes.

3. Add the lime juice, salt, and stir well.

4. Serve the soup warm with additional lime juice if desired.

Those are some recipes for Chinese chicken soup that you can make. There are many more Chinese recipe recommendations that you can learn about by reading KapanLagi articles. Because, if not now, when?

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