Chicken and Watercress Soup

Name: Chicken and Watercress Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped; ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin shreds; 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry; 6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade; ½ pound watercress, trimmed; Salt to taste

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

One of the many recipes that bridge the short distance between Chinese and Italian cooking. The main recipe makes a light soup that complements stir-fry dishes well; the Italian variation is substantial enough to serve as a light main course.

Ingredients

½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin shreds
2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or

Asia
Europe
China
Italy
Main course
Mediterranean
Soup
Gluten-free
Spring

Method

Put the chicken in a bowl with the wine to marinate while you bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the chicken with its marinade, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the chicken loses its pinkness, about 3 minutes.
Add the watercress and simmer until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the soup from the heat and season with salt and ses