Jiaozi Noodle Soup

Jiaozi Noodle Soup is a comforting and nourishing Chinese dish featuring homemade dumpling-inspired noodles in a rich, flavorful broth. This healthy version incorporates fresh vegetables and lean protein, making it a satisfying meal perfect for any time of year.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Water - 100 ml
• Ground chicken - 150 grams
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, grated
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Spinach - 100 grams
• Chicken broth - 800 ml
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cilantro - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and water to form a dough. Knead for about 5-10 minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. In another bowl, mix the ground chicken, 1 chopped green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 2 mm thickness and cut it into squares (around 8 cm x 8 cm).
4. Place a small spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center of each square, fold over to form a triangle, and pinch the edges to seal.
5. Bring the chicken broth to a simmer in a pot. Add the julienned carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add the Jiaozi dumpling noodles to the broth and cook for another 5-7 minutes until they float to the surface.
7. Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wilted.
8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with the remaining green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.8 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables like spinach and carrots.

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