Chinese Chicken Soup with Bok Choy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1/2 cup thin egg noodles
• 2 heads bok choy, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the ginger, celery, carrots, coriander, and cinnamon and cook for another 3 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add the egg noodles and bok choy and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked.
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage with a mild, sweet flavor and crunchy texture.
• This soup is an excellent source of vitamins A and C.
• This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.