🍲 No-Water Chicken Soup
This unique chicken soup is made without adding water, allowing the chicken and vegetables to create a rich, flavorful broth through slow cooking.
Dietary: gluten-free
Category: main
Ingredients
- 1 whole Bone-in, skin-on chicken (substitutions: Bone-in turkey, Vegetarian chicken substitute)
- 1 head Napa cabbage (substitutions: Green cabbage, Savoy cabbage)
- 1 large Onion (substitutions: Shallots, Leeks)
- 2 large Carrots (substitutions: Parsnips, Sweet potatoes)
- 1 large Apple (substitutions: Pear, Carrot)
- 3, crushed Garlic cloves (substitutions: Garlic powder)
- 1 inch, sliced Fresh ginger (substitutions: Ground ginger)
- 2, sliced Scallions (substitutions: Chives, Green onions)
- 5, sliced Chinese red dates (jujubes) (substitutions: Goji berries, Dried cranberries)
- to taste Salt (substitutions: Soy sauce, Tamari)
- splash (optional) White wine (substitutions: Chicken broth, Apple cider vinegar)
- splash (optional) Lemon juice (substitutions: Lime juice, Vinegar)
Equipment
- Heavy-duty enameled pot
- Lid
- Cutting board
- Knife
Instructions
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Step 1: Chop the napa cabbage, onion, carrots, and apple into large chunks.
What to look for: Pieces should be roughly the same size for even cooking.
Watch out: Avoid cutting them too small to prevent mushiness.
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Step 2: Place the chopped vegetables at the bottom of the heavy-duty enameled pot.
What to look for: Vegetables should cover the base of the pot evenly.
Watch out: Do not overcrowd the pot; ensure even distribution.
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Step 3: Place the whole chicken on top of the vegetables.
What to look for: The chicken should sit securely on the vegetables without falling over.
Watch out: Make sure the chicken is whole and not cut up.
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Step 4: Add the crushed garlic, sliced ginger, sliced scallions, and Chinese red dates on top of the chicken.
What to look for: Aromatic ingredients should be evenly distributed over the chicken.
Watch out: Do not skip any aromatics; they enhance the flavor.
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Step 5: Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, ensuring a good seal.
What to look for: The lid should fit snugly to trap steam.
Watch out: If the lid is loose, moisture will escape, affecting broth quality.
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Step 6: Cook the soup on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours without lifting the lid.
What to look for: The chicken should be tender and the vegetables soft.
Watch out: Do not open the lid during cooking; this releases steam.
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Step 7: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken and shred the meat from the bones.
What to look for: The meat should easily come off the bone.
Watch out: Be cautious of hot steam when lifting the lid.
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Step 8: Return the shredded chicken to the pot and season with salt, white wine, and lemon juice to taste.
What to look for: The broth should be flavorful and aromatic.
Watch out: Add salt gradually to avoid over-seasoning.
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