Chicken Soup l Tasty and Healthy Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (neutral oil such as canola or sunflower)
• 0.5 small onion Onion (finely chopped)
• 3 pieces Cloves (whole)
• 1 pod Green Cardamom (lightly crushed)
• 4 pieces Black Peppercorns (whole)
• 1 small piece Cinnamon Stick (about 2 cm long)
• 250 grams Chicken Breast (boneless, cleaned and washed)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger‑Garlic Paste (store‑bought or homemade)
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (ground)
• to taste Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (freshly ground if possible)
• 2 cups Water (filtered; equivalent to about 500 ml)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat Oil

   Place the pressure cooker on medium‑high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Let the oil heat until it shimmers.

   Time: PT1M

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Add the finely chopped half onion, 3 cloves, 1 green cardamom pod, 4 whole black peppercorns and a small cinnamon stick. Stir and sauté until the onion turns light golden and the spices become fragrant.

   Time: PT4M

3. Brown the Chicken

   Add the 250 g of cleaned chicken pieces. Sauté for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken surface is lightly browned.

   Time: PT4M

4. Add Ginger‑Garlic Paste

   Stir in 1 tablespoon of ginger‑garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until the raw aroma disappears.

   Time: PT1M

5. Season

   Add ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, salt to taste, and ½ teaspoon black pepper powder. Mix well and sauté for another minute on low flame.

   Time: PT1M

6. Add Water

   Pour in 2 cups of water, give everything a good stir, and let the mixture come to a gentle boil.

   Time: PT2M

7. Pressure Cook

   Close the pressure cooker lid, bring to high pressure and cook for 8 minutes. After the time is up, allow a natural pressure release for 2 minutes, then quick‑release any remaining pressure.

   Time: PT8M

8. Finish and Serve

   Open the cooker, stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

8g

Fiber

1g