Chicken Adobo Soup

katii's Note:

Adobo is a tangy soup with a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic. This version has the nice addition of bok choy.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1

Yield: 2.0 cups

• 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 garlic clove , sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ yellow onion , sliced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 boneless skinless chicken breast , cooked and shredded
• ¼ cup uncooked brown rice , pre-cooked in chicken broth (about a cup when cooked)
• 1 ½ cups bok choy , chopped
• 1 green onion , thinly sliced

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Saute the yellow onion in a tablespoon of the broth until tender over medium heat.
4. Add the remaining broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the soy sauce mixture, chicken, and cooked rice.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Add bok choy, then simmer until tender (about 2 minutes).
8. Discard bay leaf, then stir in the green onion (reserving a little for garnish).
9. Enjoy!