CHINESE CHICKEN SOUP

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This chicken ramen soup is spiced with turmeric, chile paste and ginger, and flavored with soy sauce.

Provided by sal

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons chile paste
1 pound chopped cooked chicken breast
1 quart chicken broth
2 teaspoons sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 cup chopped celery
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup chopped green onion

Steps:

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook turmeric, ginger and chile paste in oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, broth, sugar, soy sauce and celery. Bring to a boil, then introduce noodles and cook 3 minutes. Stir in lettuce and remove from heat. Serve garnished with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1048.5 mg, Sugar 3 g