Description:

A healthy, tasty soup with lots of broth

Source:

Allen M

Serves/Makes:4 as a main dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg). chicken breast, cubed or cut into short strips
• 2 cups (475 ml) broccoli, sliced in thin stalks
• 1 cup (225 ml) celery, sliced
• 2 cups (475 ml) napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon grass stalk, minced (or substitute garlic)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
• 6 cups (1425 ml) chicken broth (more or less depending on how much broth you want)

Preparation

• Mix ginger, lemon grass, Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and wine with chicken. Set aside for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Put a bit of vegetable oil in a well-seasoned or non-stick wok. Bring to high heat.
• Stir fry the broccoli and celery until slightly tender.
• Add chicken and sauces, and cook until chicken is just done, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add chicken broth and cilantro. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add cabbage, simmer for 5 minutes, and serve.

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