Chicken Soup With Ginger and Lime
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Serves 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced celery1/2 cup diced red pepper1/2 cup diced carrots1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger1 quart low-sodium, organic chicken broth1/4 cup fresh lime juice1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce1 pound frozen chicken pot stickers (gyoza)1/2 cup chopped, loosely packed cilantro1-3 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste
Heat oil in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and celery and saute, stirring often, until vegetables are soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper and carrots and saute 3 more minutes, stirring frequently.Stir in fresh ginger, then add chicken broth, lime juice and soy sauce. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Add pot stickers and continue boiling until cooked through. Stir in cilantro and add hot sauce to taste just before serving.
