Chicken Soup with Caramelized Ginger
Chicken Soup with Caramelized Ginger is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Gather half of cilantro into a bundle and tie together with kitchen twine.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionGather half of cilantro into a bundle and tie together with kitchen twine.
Coarsely chop remaining cilantro (stems and all); set aside for serving.
Heat sugar and 3 Tbsp. water in a large saucepan over medium.
Cook, stirring often, until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
Continue to cook, swirling pan occasionally, until syrup is golden amber, 4–6 minutes.
Add ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until ginger is softened slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and pale-green and white scallion parts and cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in cilantro bundle, chicken, chile, and a big pinch of salt.
Pour in 8 cups cold water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, bring to a bare simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 10–12 minutes.
Discard chile and scallions.
Keep soup warm over medium-low heat.
Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool slightly.
Shred chicken and stir back into soup.
Add soy sauce and stir to combine.
Remove pot from heat; taste and season with salt, if needed.
Serve soup topped with dark-green scallion parts, reserved chopped cilantro, and a few turns of pepper.
Soup (without scallion greens or cilantro) can be made 3 days ahead.
Let cool, then cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.