Poached Chicken Noodle Soup with Bok Choy

Name: Poached Chicken Noodle Soup with Bok Choy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 chicken breast; 3 bok choy; 1 cup bean sprouts; 5 oz fresh egg noodles; 500 ml chicken stock; 1 cup water; 2 tsp fresh ginger; 2 clove garlic; 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine; 1 star anise; 1 scallion; 2 tbsp fried Asian shallots

This light yet comforting chicken noodle soup features tender poached chicken, springy egg noodles, and crisp bok choy in a savory ginger-garlic broth. It is an easy weeknight soup that tastes clean, soothing, and deeply satisfying.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken breast
2
bok choy
3
bean sprouts
1 cup
fresh egg noodles
5 oz
chicken stock
500 ml
water
1 cup
fresh ginger
2 tsp
garlic
2 clove
soy sauce
0.5 tbsp
sugar
2 tsp
Chinese cooking wine
0.5 tbsp
star anise
1
scallion
1
fried Asian shallots
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken stock, water, soy sauce, sugar, Chinese cooking wine, ginger, garlic, and star anise. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Add the chicken breasts to the simmering broth. Return to a gentle boil, then remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let the chicken poach for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through.

Transfer the poached chicken to a cutting board. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly.

Cook the fresh egg noodles according to the package directions. Drain well and divide them between serving bowls.

Trim the bok choy and separate the leaves from the stems. Slice the stems lengthwise into thin strips so they cook quickly and evenly.