Korean Chicken Soup

Recipe Description

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 8 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade)
  • 2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp ginger, finely grated
  • ½ cup rice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 - 2 tsp hot chile paste
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped

Directions

  1. In small dry skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium-high heat, shaking often, until lightly browned and aromatic, about 1 minute.
  2. Transfer to small bowl and set aside.
  3. In large pot, combine chicken broth, garlic and ginger; bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Add rice, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the rice is tender, 12-15 minutes.
  5. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil; add chile paste to taste.
  6. Add chicken and heat until just warmed through.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with scallions and the reserved sesame seeds.
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