Oriental Treasure Soup

This Oriental Treasure Soup is a comforting, aromatic broth made by slow-simmering chicken with onions, celery, and carrots to create a deeply flavorful base. The stock is finished with savory soy sauce, dry sherry, ginger juice, and a hint of sesame oil for authentic warmth. Served as a hot pot, the steaming broth is ladled over bowls filled with your choice of fresh toppings like tofu, noodles, mushrooms, and crisp vegetables. It is an ideal dish for cold evenings, offering a interactive and hearty dining experience that allows everyone to customize their bowl. The combination of tender shredded chicken and crisp garnishes provides a delightful contrast in textures.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 10

Calories: 1737.5

Description

This Oriental Treasure Soup is a comforting, aromatic broth made by slow-simmering chicken with onions, celery, and carrots to create a deeply flavorful base. The stock is finished with savory soy sauce, dry sherry, ginger juice, and a hint of sesame oil for authentic warmth. Served as a hot pot, the steaming broth is ladled over bowls filled with your choice of fresh toppings like tofu, noodles, mushrooms, and crisp vegetables. It is an ideal dish for cold evenings, offering a interactive and hearty dining experience that allows everyone to customize their bowl. The combination of tender shredded chicken and crisp garnishes provides a delightful contrast in textures.

Ingredients

6 pound Chicken
2 Medium Onions, sliced
4 Ribs Celery, chopped
2 Carrots, cut into chunks
4 Sprigs Parsley
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon White pepper
3 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoon Dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoon Ginger juice
1 1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil

Directions

1
Place the chicken pieces in a large, heavy pot.
2
Add 2 quarts of water, sliced onions, chopped celery, carrot chunks, parsley sprigs, salt, and white pepper.
3
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
4
Skim off any scum or foam that rises to the surface.
5
Cover the pot, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is very tender.
6
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly.
7
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding the solids.
8
Return approximately 7 cups of the strained broth to the pot.
9
Stir in the soy sauce, dry sherry, ginger juice, and sesame oil.
10
Strip the meat from the chicken bones and dice it into bite-sized pieces.
11
Add the diced chicken back into the broth and bring it to a boil.
12
Transfer the hot soup to a chafing dish or slow cooker set to keep warm at a simmer.
13
Ladle the hot broth into serving bowls just before eating, allowing guests to add their chosen toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1737.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 84.3g130%
Saturated Fat 23.0g115%
Cholesterol 606.1mg203%
Sodium 6193.6mg259%
Total Carbohydrate 20.1g7%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
Sugars 6.9g
Protein 187.6g376%

* 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: chicken stock, hot pot, oriental soup, chinese cuisine, simmered broth, ginger juice, sesame oil, dry sherry, tofu, mushrooms, water chestnuts, communal dining, winter comfort food, vegetable toppings, shredded chicken

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