Heartwarming Homemade Chicken Soup
American-Style Chicken Soup Recipe Using Tender Chicken Tenderloin
Just as Koreans enjoy ‘juk’ (porridge) when feeling unwell, Americans often turn to a comforting bowl of chicken soup. This recipe, featuring tender chicken tenderloin, offers a rich and satisfying flavor and is incredibly simple to make. Warm yourself from the inside out on a chilly day with this delicious homemade chicken soup!
Ingredients- 200g chicken tenderloin
- 1 handful cabbage
- 1/2 onion
- 1/3 carrot
- 1.5 tbsp chicken stock
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 700ml water
- Splash of white wine
- Pinch of butter
- Pasta noodles, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. First, prepare your vegetables. Finely chop the onion. Cut the cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the carrot. Having your vegetables prepped makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
2. Any type of pasta noodles will work well for this soup. Adding them will make this a hearty and satisfying meal, so choose your favorite kind.
Step 3
3. Place the chicken tenderloin in boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes. This step helps to remove any impurities from the chicken, ensuring a cleaner taste.
Step 4
4. Once cooked, remove the chicken tenderloin, let it cool slightly, and then gently shred or mash it with your hands. Chicken tenderloin is very tender, so it breaks apart easily.
Step 5
5. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the prepared vegetables in order: carrot, onion, and cabbage. Sauté until softened and slightly sweet. Then, add the shredded chicken and cook for another minute. Finish with a splash of white wine to help deglaze the pot and remove any chickeny odors.
Step 6
6. Pour in 700ml of water. Add the bay leaf, dried basil, black pepper, and chicken stock. Stir everything together, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
Step 7
7. After simmering for 10 minutes, add the prepared pasta noodles and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Season with salt to taste, and your delicious chicken soup is ready!
Step 8
Your flavorful and warming chicken soup is complete! Enjoy the rich broth and tender ingredients. This soup is perfect for chasing away the chills and can help ward off any signs of a cold. Stay warm and healthy!
