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Tinola Soup (Filipino Chicken Ginger Soup)

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins

2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces

1 young papaya, peeled, seeded, sliced

2 cups chili leaves

1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced thinly

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

6 cups water or chicken broth

2 tbsp fish sauce, or soy sauce/salt

Salt and pepper, to taste

Heat a little oil in a pot. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and brown slightly.

Add fish sauce, let chicken absorb flavor 2–3 mins.

Pour in water or broth, bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 mins until chicken is tender.

Stir in papaya and cook until just tender. Around 5 minutes.

Add chili leaves (or substitute) and cook 2 more minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories210

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%
Cholesterol 85mg29%
Sodium 776mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 6g3%

Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%

Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Tinola Soup (Filipino Chicken Ginger Soup)