Chicken Soup Philippine Style
Experience the heartwarming flavors of "Chicken Soup Philippine Style," a comforting and nutritious dish inspired by traditional Filipino home cooking. This aromatic soup combines tender bone-in chicken, the zesty heat of ginger, and the savory depth of fish sauce for a unique and soul-soothing broth. Green papaya (or chayote) adds a subtle sweetness, while nutrient-packed malunggay leaves (or spinach) bring a fresh, vibrant finish to the dish. Slow-simmered to perfection, this recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for cozy family dinners or as a satisfying comfort food on chilly days. Serve it warm with steamed rice for an authentic Filipino meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds! Keywords: Filipino chicken soup, chicken tinola recipe, traditional Filipino soup, easy comfort food, healthy chicken soup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram chicken (bone-in, cut into serving pieces)
- 6 cups water
- 50 grams ginger (peeled and sliced into thin strips)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 medium green papaya (or chayote, peeled and sliced into wedges)
- 2 cups malunggay leaves (or spinach as a substitute)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Sauté the ginger, garlic, and onion until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the fish sauce and stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
Add the water and bring to a boil. Skim off any scum or impurities that rise to the surface.
Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and let the chicken cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
Add the green papaya (or chayote) wedges to the soup. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in the malunggay leaves (or spinach) and allow them to wilt for about 1-2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice or enjoy on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1290 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 819 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
