Chicken and Asparagus Soup

Rich and comforting, this chicken and asparagus soup combines tender chicken, fresh asparagus, and zesty ginger for a flavorful bowl that's both hearty and light. Easy to make, it's sure to warm your soul.

Course Soup

Cuisine Asian

Keyword asparagus, chicken soup, comfort food, ginger, healthy recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings -6 servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

3 lbs. whole chicken cut into skinless serving size pieces or any chicken pieces of your choice
1 lb. asparagus woody ends snapped
1 thumb-size ginger peeled and julienned
1 medium onion chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fish sauce
14 cups water
Coarser salt for seasoning

Instructions

Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt. Set aside.
In a stockpot, sauté ginger and onions over medium heat for 2 minutes or until onions are soft.
Add chicken pieces and cook for 4 minutes or until meats are no longer pink.
Add fish sauce and stir to combine flavor.
Add water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes or until meats are tender. Make sure to skim any scum that float on the surface of the stock.
Add the asparagus and cook for 3 minutes or until the asparagus are crisp and tender.
Correct seasonings by adding fish sauce or salt.
Serve and enjoy!

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