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Vietnamese Ginger Chicken Soup

Lau ga—a comforting Vietnamese chicken and ginger broth—made fast with rotisserie chicken and a single pot. Bright, aromatic, and ready in 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
38g
Vietnamese Ginger Chicken Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour broth into a pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add ginger slices and simmer for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in rotisserie chicken, fish sauce, and half the scallions.

  4. Step 4

    Simmer 2 minutes more until chicken is heated through.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze lime juice into the pot and taste—adjust fish sauce or salt.

  6. Step 6

    Ladle into bowls and top with remaining scallions. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 4-quart pot
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • spoon
  • ladle
  • bowls

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