Spicy Feel-Good Chicken Soup

A comforting and warming soup featuring tender kabocha squash, mixed cabbages, and shredded chicken in a spicy broth. Garnished with fresh herbs, jalapeños, and a drizzle of chili oil for an extra kick.

6 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Spicy Chicken Stock
  • 1 whole kabocha squash
  • 4 cups mixed cabbages
  • 4 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 whole jalapeño
  • 1 to taste Basil leaves, cilantro leaves and chili oil
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 3 whole limes
  • 1 to taste lime wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat stock in a large pot over medium.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, cut squash into 4 wedges and remove seeds. Cut each wedge into 4 pieces. Add squash to stock and simmer until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add cabbage and cooked chicken and cook until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Divide soup among bowls. Top with jalapeño and some basil and cilantro; drizzle with chili oil and finish with a pinch of ginger. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Soup (without toppings) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.