Best Easy Abalone and Chicken Soup Recipe

Premium abalone and chicken are slow-simmered into a luxurious, deeply nourishing broth. This high protein family celebration soup is a prized delicacy reserved for special occasions.

Cook 150 min Difficulty NORMAL 210 kcal
#high protein #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • bone-in whole chicken 3 lbs
  • fresh abalone (cleaned) 8 pieces
  • dried shiitake mushrooms 6 pieces
  • ginger (sliced) 6 slices
  • scallion (cut into 3-inch pieces) 4 pieces
  • water 12 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • light soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • Shaoxing wine 2 tbsp
  • sea salt 2 tsp
  • white pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 7 g 13%
Protein 29 g 55%
Fat 7 g 32%
Serving size 350g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes until rehydrated; drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Thoroughly clean the abalone and slice them into 1/4-inch pieces for even cooking.

  3. 3

    Cut the whole chicken into large pieces; blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes to remove impurities, then rinse with cold water.

  4. 4

    In a large stockpot, combine chicken, abalone, mushrooms, ginger slices, scallion, and 12 cups water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low, skimming off any foam. Cover and simmer very gently for 2.5–3 hours, maintaining a barely bubbling broth.

  6. 6

    After 2 hours, add Shaoxing wine and continue simmering for another hour.

  7. 7

    Season soup with soy sauce, salt, and white pepper; simmer for a final 10 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

  8. 8

    Remove scallion and ginger slices before serving. Ladle soup into bowls, making sure each serving has pieces of chicken and abalone.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The standout ingredients in this soup are fresh abalone and chicken. Abalone imparts a subtle oceanic sweetness and luxurious texture, while chicken provides the rich, nourishing base and high protein content that define the soup's character.
Q. What special cooking technique ensures a clear and flavorful broth?
Blanching the chicken pieces before simmering is crucial—it removes surface impurities, resulting in a clear soup. Simmering gently over low heat for several hours extracts maximum flavor while preventing the broth from becoming cloudy.
Q. How can I keep the abalone and chicken tender in the final soup?
Maintaining a gentle simmer and avoiding vigorous boiling ensures the abalone stays silky and the chicken remains moist. Overcooking at high heat would toughen both proteins, so patience and low heat are key.
Q. What is the protein, carb, and fat content per serving?
Each serving (350g) contains about 29g protein (55% of calories), 7g carbohydrates (13% of calories), and 7g fat (32% of calories).
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