Chicken and Mushroom Soup

This gluten-free Chicken and Mushroom Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that combines tender chicken with earthy mushrooms in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy evening, this soup is both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 150 grams, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Chicken broth (gluten-free) - 500 milliliters
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 100 milliliters
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a medium pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through.
3. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they soften.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 100 ml of water to create a slurry. Gradually add this to the soup while stirring continuously to thicken.
6. Add the gluten-free soy sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the soup to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Finally, stir in the chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Mushrooms offer antioxidants and support immune function.

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