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10-Minute Asian Chicken and Cabbage Soup

A quick, comforting, and flavorful chicken and cabbage soup perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger Fresh ginger is key
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste Optional, for a little kick
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast e.g., rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro for garnish, optional
  • thinly sliced jalapeño for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Pop your pot or Dutch oven on the stove over medium heat and add the toasted sesame oil. Let it get nice and warm.
    2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • Toss in your minced ginger and garlic. Give them a good sauté for about 30 seconds until you can smell their amazing fragrance. This is where the flavor foundation is built!
    2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • If you're going for a little heat, stir in that chili paste now.
    2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce. Give it a good stir and bring it all to a gentle simmer.
    2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • Now, gently add your shredded cooked chicken and the shredded cabbage to the simmering broth.
    2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • Let everything simmer for about 5-7 minutes. You want the cabbage to be tender but still have a little bit of life to it.
  • Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. Sometimes the broth and sauces are salty enough, so start small!
    2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • Ladle this comforting soup into your favorite bowls.
  • Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and those pretty jalapeño slices if you're feeling fancy. Dive in and savor every warm, delicious spoonful!
    2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Notes

This recipe is super adaptable. Feel free to add other vegetables like shredded carrots, baby spinach, or frozen peas. For a more substantial meal, add cooked ramen or soba noodles. Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option.