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Bowl of easy Filipino ginger chicken soup with fresh ginger and vegetables
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Filipino Ginger Chicken Soup

A comforting and easy-to-make ginger chicken soup that's perfect for a cozy meal, blending simplicity with delightful flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: comfort food, Easy Recipes, Filipino Soup, Ginger Chicken Soup, Healthy Soup
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs or drumsticks Bone-in for better flavor
  • 1 cup Ginger Sliced or lightly smashed
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fish sauce For seasoning; adjust according to taste
  • 1 cup Sayote or green papaya Can substitute with zucchini if unavailable
  • 2 cups Spinach or malunggay Add towards the end of cooking
  • 1 liter Water or chicken broth For the soup base

Instructions

Preparation

  • Sauté the ginger, garlic, and onion in a pot until fragrant and slightly golden.
  • Add the chicken thighs or drumsticks and brown them on all sides.
  • Pour in water or chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the fish sauce and sayote or green papaya. Cook until the chicken is tender.
  • Stir in the spinach or malunggay and cook for another few minutes until the greens are wilted.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve hot with calamansi or lemon wedges.

Notes

This soup is easily adaptable - feel free to add other vegetables or seasonings to suit your taste. Brown the aromatics first for enhanced flavor.