Vietnamese Ginger Chicken Soup Recipe

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Vietnamese Ginger Chicken Soup
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Directions:

  1. Blacken ginger and onions by threading on a metal skewer and holding over a gas burner flame and turning until scorched on all sides (1-2 minutes).
  2. Leave one piece ginger whole, chop the other when cool.
  3. Combine broth, chicken, fish sauce, peppercorns, blackened onions, and the whole ginger piece in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken and shred into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Continue simmering broth for about 20 minutes.
  7. In the mean time, soak vermicelli in a large bowl of warm water until softened, about 10 minutes.
  8. Drain and set aside.
  9. Strain broth, discard solids, and return to a boil.
  10. Add chopped ginger and scallions, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  11. To serve: divide vermicelli into 4 bowls, tops with bean sprouts and shredded chicken, then ladle over broth.
  12. Serve with cilantro, mint, and lime on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 186.96 Kcal (783 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.97g 3%
Cholesterol 21.44mg 7%
Sodium 1046.51mg 44%
Potassium 576.54mg 12%
Total Carbs 27.6g 9%
Sugars 5.23g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3.87g 15%
Protein 12.93g 26%
Vitamin C 15.2mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 89.3mg 496%
Calcium 76.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 44.33 Kcal (186 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.47g 3%
Cholesterol 5.08mg 7%
Sodium 248.12mg 44%
Potassium 136.69mg 12%
Total Carbs 6.54g 9%
Sugars 1.24g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 15%
Protein 3.07g 26%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 25%
Iron 21.2mg 496%
Calcium 18.1mg 8%

* 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

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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