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Chicken Feet Soup

A unique and comforting soup that brings warmth and nostalgia, rich in flavor and collagen.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound chicken feet cleaned and nails removed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon or ladle
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Start by thoroughly cleaning the chicken feet.
  2. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil and sauté the onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, and celery until they soften.
  3. Add the cleaned chicken feet to the pot and stir them in with the sautéed vegetables.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
  5. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours.
  7. If you prefer a smoother soup, strain out the solids after simmering.
  8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

This soup is comforting and can be served with jasmine rice or a crisp cucumber salad.