Sam See Soup

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich and savory Chinese soup with tender chicken, mushrooms, and abalone
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This classic Sam See Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth featuring tender chicken breast, earthy black mushrooms, and luxurious abalone. The broth is clear yet deeply flavorful, balanced by the crisp texture of snow pea pods and the subtle heat of white pepper. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special family gathering, this dish brings the authentic taste of home-style Chinese cooking to your table. It’s simple enough for weeknights but elegant enough for guests.

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Sam See Soup

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 33.0

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This classic Sam See Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth featuring tender chicken breast, earthy black mushrooms, and luxurious abalone. The broth is clear yet deeply flavorful, balanced by the crisp texture of snow pea pods and the subtle heat of white pepper. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special family gathering, this dish brings the authentic taste of home-style Chinese cooking to your table. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple enough for weeknights but elegant enough for guests.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soak dried black mushrooms in warm water until soft, about 30 minutes.
  2. Drain mushrooms, rinse in warm water, and drain again.
  3. Remove and discard stems; cut caps into thin slices.
  4. Remove bones and skin from chicken breast; cut chicken into thin strips.
  5. Toss chicken strips with 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
  6. Cover and refrigerate chicken for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove strings from pea pods.
  8. Place pea pods in boiling water, cover, and cook for 1 minute.
  9. Drain pea pods and immediately rinse under cold running water; drain well.
  10. Cut pea pods lengthwise into thin strips.
  11. Cut smoked ham and canned abalone into thin strips.
  12. Cut green onions into 2-inch pieces.
  13. Heat chicken broth and sliced mushrooms to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan.
  14. Stir in chicken strips and shredded bamboo shoots; heat to boiling.
  15. Stir in ham strips, 2 teaspoons salt, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  16. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  17. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  18. Add pea pods, cook and stir for 30 seconds.
  19. Remove from heat and stir in abalone and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 33.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 4.7g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese soup, sam see, abalone, black mushrooms, chicken breast, pea pods, comfort food, asian cuisine, simmered soup, bamboo shoots, green onions, sesame oil, white pepper, clear broth, family dinner, traditional recipe, seafood soup, vegetable soup, warm soup
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