Simple Bok Choy Chicken Soup
Is the chill of winter lingering? A hot bowl of this Asian-inspired soup will warm you right up! Our recipe makes 4–5 servings.
Ingredients
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3 cups chicken broth 1 tsp red pepper flakes
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1 garlic clove, chopped 10 leaves bok choy, thinly sliced 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
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2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp sesame oil
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Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. 2. Stir in red pepper flakes, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. 3. Add bok choy leaves and rotisserie chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the bok choy is dark green and tender. 4. Enjoy with slices of your favorite whole-wheat bread!
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