Five-Spice Chicken Soup Recipe

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Five-Spice Chicken Soup
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Directions:

  1. Season the chicken generously on all sides with salt and pepper and the five-spice powder.
  2. In a large heavy frying pan, heat the oil over med-high heat.
  3. Working in batches, add the chicken and sear, turning as needed, until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
  4. Drain on paper towels, then transfer to a slow cooker.
  5. Add the onion to the pan and saute over med-high heat until golden, 6-7 minutes.
  6. Pour in 1 cup of the broth and stir to scrape up any browned bits on the pan bottom.
  7. Transfer the contents of the pan to the slow cooker.
  8. Stir in the remaining 4 1/2 cups broth, the ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, and vinegar.
  9. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours; the chicken should be very tender.
  10. About 10 minutes before the soup is ready, place the noodles in a bowl with hot water to cover generously and rehydrate.
  11. Meanwhile, transfer the chicken to a plate and discard the ginger.
  12. Using 2 forks, shred the meat and return it to the soup.
  13. Drain the noodles and stir into the soup.
  14. Warm through for about 2 minutes on the high setting.
  15. Ladle the soup into bowls.
  16. Scatter with the basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, and pepper; serve with lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 828.96 Kcal (3471 kJ)
Calories from fat 659.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73.33g 113%
Cholesterol 158.55mg 53%
Sodium 2514.63mg 105%
Potassium 476.29mg 10%
Total Carbs 21.31g 7%
Sugars 1.46g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 6%
Protein 18.44g 37%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 31%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 40.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 182 Kcal (762 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.1g 113%
Cholesterol 34.81mg 53%
Sodium 552.08mg 105%
Potassium 104.57mg 10%
Total Carbs 4.68g 7%
Sugars 0.32g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 6%
Protein 4.05g 37%
Vitamin C 4mg 31%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 8.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.4
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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