No-Water Chicken Soup

Steps7

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   Step 1. Layer vegetables in pot

   In a large pot, layer the sliced onion, chopped carrot, sliced celery, chopped napa cabbage, sliced green bell pepper, and cubed zucchini.

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   Step 2. Add chicken and ginger

   Place the whole chicken on top of the vegetables. Add sliced ginger and the halved head of garlic over the chicken.

   Garlic (whole head)
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   Step 3. Add shiitake and soy sauce

   Scatter sliced shiitake mushrooms over the chicken. Drizzle soy sauce over everything.

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   Step 4. Cover and cook

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   Cover the pot with a lid and cook on medium-low heat until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables have released their juices, about 60 minutes.

   The vegetables release enough moisture to cook the chicken without any added water.
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   Step 5. Baste and finish cooking

   Uncover the pot and baste the chicken with the cooking liquid. Continue cooking uncovered for a few minutes to concentrate the flavors.

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   Step 6. Prepare noodles separately

   Cook the noodles separately according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

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   Step 7. Serve

   Place cooked noodles in bowls. Ladle the chicken, vegetables, and broth over the noodles. Top with sliced scallions, black pepper, black sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil.