Cantonese Chicken Soup

Cantonese chicken soup is a traditional Chinese soup that is hearty and nourishing. Here’s a recipe you can try:

Ingredients of Cantonese Chicken Soup

• 1 whole chicken
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1-2 inches of ginger, sliced
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, smashed
• 2-3 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 1 stalk of celery, sliced
• 1-2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Water

How to Make Cantonese Chicken Soup

1. Clean the chicken and remove any giblets or excess fat. Place the chicken in a large pot and add enough water to cover the chicken.
2. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, and dried shiitake mushrooms to the pot. Bring the water to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer for at least 1-2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
3. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool. Strain the soup through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any solids.
4. Return the strained soup to the pot and add the sliced carrots and celery. Bring the soup back to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender about 10-15 minutes.
5. Shred the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces and add it back to the soup. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Cantonese chicken soup!