Chinese Chicken & Shrimp Soup Recipe
Are you looking for a Chinese Chicken & Shrimp Soup recipe that gives a tasty twist to your meal? I have a weakness for chicken, thus I prepare this recipe often. Best enjoyed as an Appetizer this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend who also happens to be a great chef. This Chinese Chicken & Shrimp Soup is the something that you should eat while on a High Protein diet. Whenever I have Chinese friends visiting, I always prepare Chinese Chicken & Shrimp Soup which is the most savored dish of their cuisine. Trust me, you must try this Chinese Chicken & Shrimp Soup recipe.
Ingredients
5 cups regular-strength chicken broth
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
2 to 3 teaspoons soy sauce
1 whole chicken breast about 1 lb., skinned, boned, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 cups thinly sliced bok choy
1 cup cubed firm tofu about 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup sliced green onions including tops
1/2 pound small cooked shrimp
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro coriander
Ground red pepper cayenne or chili oil
Directions
In a 4- to 5-quart pan, bring broth, ginger, and soy sauce to a boil over high heat.
Add chicken, mushrooms, bok choy, tofu, and onions.
Cook until chicken is no longer pink in center; cut to test about 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in shrimp and cilantro.
Season to taste with red pepper, if desired.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Add chicken, mushrooms, bok choy, tofu, and onions.
Cook until chicken is no longer pink in center; cut to test about 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in shrimp and cilantro.
Season to taste with red pepper, if desired.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
