Mushroom Chicken Soup

Mushroom Chicken Soup is a light and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a fragrant broth. This healthy Chinese soup is perfect for warming up on a chilly day and offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, sliced
• Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Button mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, grated
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon (optional, for thickening)
• Water - 200 ml

Steps

1. In a pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add sliced chicken breast to the pot and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the sliced shiitake and button mushrooms, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and water, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste. If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry and stir into the soup for thickening.
6. Stir in chopped spring onions, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.7 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Mushrooms provide antioxidants and essential vitamins, enhancing overall immunity.

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