CHINESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH SPINACH AND GARLIC CHIVES

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Ginger     Leafy Green     Onion     Pasta     Poultry     Lunar New Year     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

a 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken
8 thin slices fresh gingerroot
1 bunch scallions, cut crosswise into thirds
10 cups water
3/4 cup Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
2 ounces dried rice-stick noodles (rice vermicelli)
1/2 pound fresh spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed, drained, and chopped coarse (about 4 packed cups)
3/4 cup thinly sliced fresh garlic chives or regular fresh chives

Steps:

  • With a cleaver or heavy chef's knife cut chicken into large pieces. Cut chicken through bones into 2-inch pieces. In a large kettle of boiling water blanch chicken 1 minute. In a colander drain chicken and rinse under cold water.
  • With flat side of cleaver or knife lightly smash gingerroot and scallions. In cleaned kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil with chicken, gingerroot, scallions, rice wine or Sherry and simmer, uncovered, skimming froth occasionally, 2 hours. Pour broth through colander lined with triple thickness of cheesecloth into a large heatproof bowl, reserving chicken for another use. Broth may be made 3 days ahead, cooled completely, uncovered, and chilled, covered.
  • In cleaned kettle bring broth to a boil. Add noodles and boil, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and simmer, stirring once or twice, until spinach turns bright green and is just tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in chives and salt and pepper to taste and simmer 1 minute.

Ms Koli
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.


Unathi Siphesihle
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This soup was very easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Vuvung Langel
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The soup was good, but the noodles were a bit overcooked. I would recommend cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


EmpiricalPenguin
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra ginger and garlic, which helped, but it still wasn't as flavorful as I had hoped.


DVJ MICH254
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I made this soup last night and it was so easy and delicious. I used store-bought rotisserie chicken and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Martin Oscar
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some frozen peas and corn, which made it even more hearty. My whole family enjoyed it!


JC Bronson
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The broth was so flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Love Lovelin
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are always cooked perfectly. I love that you can add whatever vegetables you have on hand.


Laura Gavina
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This soup was a hit! The broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and bok choy, and it turned out great. Definitely a keeper!