This Chicken Long Rice Soup is a twist on the traditional Hawaiian dish, featuring tender chicken, delicate long rice noodles, and a savory broth with ginger and garlic. It's the perfect comfort food for a chilly day or when you're feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long rice noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, carrots, and celery to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the shredded chicken and long rice noodles to the pot, simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Enjoy your delicious Chicken Long Rice Soup!
Interesting Facts
Long rice noodles are also known as bean threads or glass noodles and are a traditional ingredient in Hawaiian cuisine.
Chicken Long Rice Soup is believed to have originated in China and was brought to Hawaii by Chinese immigrants.