5-Ingredient No Water Chicken Soup Makes Its Own Broth

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg Whole Chicken (cleaned, giblets removed)
• 8 leaves Napa Cabbage (roughly 300 g, chopped into large pieces)
• 1 large Onion (peeled and chopped)
• 1 medium Apple (cored and sliced thinly)
• 4 slices Fresh Ginger (thin slices; 2 for the pot, 2 for topping)
• 5 pieces Dried Red Dates (pitted)
• 1 tbsp Goji Berries (rinsed)
• to taste Salt (start with ½ tsp, adjust after simmering)
• to taste Black Pepper (optional, freshly cracked)

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables

   Peel and chop the onion, slice the apple thinly, slice four pieces of ginger, and roughly chop the napa cabbage leaves into large chunks.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add aromatics to the pot

   Place the chopped onion, apple slices, ginger slices, dried red dates and goji berries into the bottom of the large stockpot.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add the chicken and cabbage

   Nestle the whole chicken into the pot, then add the chopped napa cabbage around it, ensuring the cabbage is in contact with the chicken skin.

   Time: PT3M

4. Season lightly

   Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper over the ingredients.

   Time: PT1M

5. Cover and start low simmer

   Place the lid on the pot, set the burner to low heat, and let the mixture simmer gently.

   Time: PT60M

   Temperature: Low heat

6. Check broth and adjust

   After 60 minutes, lift the lid and stir; you should see clear liquid forming from the cabbage and apple. If the pot looks dry, add a few more cabbage leaves.

   Time: PT5M

7. Continue simmering until chicken is cooked

   Reduce heat to the lowest setting and continue to simmer for another 60 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C).

   Time: PT60M

   Temperature: Low heat

8. Final seasoning and garnish

   Taste the broth and add a little more salt if needed. Sprinkle the remaining two ginger slices on top for a fresh aroma.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve

   Remove the chicken, carve or pull apart the meat, and ladle generous amounts of broth into bowls. Add pieces of chicken, cabbage, apple, and a few goji berries per serving.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g