Garlic Chicken Soup
A warm and nourishing homemade garlic chicken soup. By keeping the garlic cloves whole during the initial cooking, you avoid sharpness and bring out the natural sweetness of the garlic. The secret step of mashing some of the soft-stewed garlic into the soup adds a rich, mellow flavor.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Blanch the chicken in cold water for 3-5 minutes, then rinse and clean. → Add chicken, ginger slices, 2/3 of the garlic, a pinch of salt, and water to a pot; simmer on low heat for 40 minutes. → Remove 5-6 soft-stewed garlic cloves, mash into a paste, and stir back into the pot. → Adjust seasoning with salt, add the remaining 1/3 of the garlic and rice wine, then continue to cook for 10 minutes to finish.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Blanch the chicken in cold water for 3-5 minutes, then rinse and clean. → Add chicken, ginger slices, 2/3 of the garlic, a pinch of salt, and water to a pot; simmer on low heat for 40 minutes. → Remove 5-6 soft-stewed garlic cloves, mash into a paste, and stir back into the pot. → Adjust seasoning with salt, add the remaining 1/3 of the garlic and rice wine, then continue to cook for 10 minutes to finish.
Introduction
A warm and nourishing homemade garlic chicken soup. By keeping the garlic cloves whole during the initial cooking, you avoid sharpness and bring out the natural sweetness of the garlic. The secret step of mashing some of the soft-stewed garlic into the soup adds a rich, mellow flavor.
Step 1
Place the chicken pieces in a pot and add enough cold water to cover them. Turn on the heat to blanch and remove impurities.
Step 2
Once the water boils, reduce to low heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes to extract blood and impurities from the bones. Turn off the heat, discard the water, and thoroughly rinse and drain the chicken.
Step 3
Return the clean chicken to the pot, add ginger slices, 2/3 of the whole garlic cloves, and a pinch of salt as a base seasoning.
Step 4
Add water to cover the ingredients, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for about 40 minutes (if using regular broiler chicken, 25-30 minutes is sufficient).
Step 5
After 40 minutes, open the lid, taste the broth, and add salt according to your preference.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Keep the garlic cloves whole; do not chop or crush them. This preserves the subtle sweetness and prevents a pungent, raw garlic taste. 💡
Adding garlic in two stages creates layers: the first batch provides a mellow, sweet base, while the second batch keeps its texture. ⏱️
If you prefer a clear soup, you may skip the garlic mashing step; however, it is highly recommended if you love a rich garlic aroma. 🍳
If cooking for children or if you are sensitive to alcohol, you can omit the rice wine entirely without significantly affecting the overall flavor. ⚠️
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