Chinese Chicken Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/4 cup soy sauce

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the chicken broth, chicken, carrots, celery, and peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the soy sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This soup is a great source of protein and is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken!
• This soup can easily be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth and omitting the chicken.
• The vegetables in this soup can be changed depending on your preference and what you have on hand.