Description
Savor authentic Hawaiian Chicken Long Rice Soup, a comforting island classic that blends tender chicken, delicate rice noodles, and rich broth. Hearty flavors transport diners to Pacific paradise, offering a warm embrace of traditional Hawaiian home cooking you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Main Liquid and Broth:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) chunk of ginger, chopped
- ½ yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 3 green onions (chopped, green parts only), for garnish
Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bean thread noodles
Spices:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by combining aromatic chicken broth with minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, diced onions, and rich soy sauce in a spacious covered pot, bringing the liquid to a vigorous rolling boil.
- Gently lower the whole chicken thighs into the simmering broth, cover the pot, and reduce heat to allow a gentle, steady simmer for approximately half an hour, ensuring the meat becomes tender and infused with deep, complex flavors.
- Carefully extract the perfectly cooked chicken thighs from the fragrant liquid, positioning them on a clean cutting board and using two forks to delicately pull the meat apart into succulent, bite-sized shreds.
- Return the shredded chicken to the bubbling broth, introducing translucent bean thread noodles and allowing them to cook and absorb the rich liquid for an additional five minutes until they become soft and pliant.
- Conduct a final seasoning assessment, incorporating salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the soup’s overall taste profile.
- Complete the culinary presentation by scattering finely chopped green onions across the surface, creating a vibrant garnish that adds both visual appeal and a fresh, zesty undertone to the hearty Hawaiian chicken long rice soup.
Notes
- Switch to low-sodium soy sauce for a heart-healthy version, reducing salt intake without compromising flavor.
- Replace chicken thighs with tofu or plant-based protein alternatives to create a vegetarian-friendly soup option.
- Soak bean thread noodles briefly in warm water before adding to the broth to prevent them from becoming too soft or mushy during cooking.
- Add a splash of sesame oil at the end for an extra layer of
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg