Ingredients
- 10 cups vegetable broth
- 12 ounces boneless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups sliced white onion, separated into rings
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 whole cloves
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 whole star anise pods
- 9 cups bean sprouts
- 6 cups coarsely chopped bok choy cabbage
- 4 zucchini
Why This Recipe Is A Favorite
This dish combines the comforting warmth of a flavorful broth with the freshness of spiralized vegetables. It’s a lighter take on a classic, making it perfect for those looking for a healthy and satisfying meal without sacrificing taste.
Best Cooking Tips
- Use fresh herbs like cilantro and Thai basil to enhance the aroma.
- Simmer the broth gently to develop rich flavors without making it cloudy.
- Spiralize the zucchini just before serving to keep the noodles crisp and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Simmer the broth gently to develop rich flavors without making it cloudy.
- Spiralize the zucchini just before serving to keep the noodles crisp and prevent them from becoming soggy.
Directions
Tos the vegetable broth, chicken breasts, onions, oyster sauce, coconut sugar, salt, pepper, cloves, ginger, and star anise into your slow cooker. Let it cook on high until the chicken is super tender and easy to shred, which should take about an hour and a half. Once the chicken is ready, stir in the bean sprouts and bok choy, then let everything cook together until the sprouts soften, around another hour. While the soup is finishing up, spiralize the zucchini into thin noodles. When you’re ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top each with a handful of those fresh zoodles. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Serve with lime wedges and thinly sliced chili peppers on the side for added brightness and heat. A small bowl of hoisin sauce or sriracha can also complement the flavors nicely, allowing each person to customize their bowl.
Refrigeration Tips
Store the broth separately from the chicken and zoodles to maintain the best texture. Keep everything in airtight containers in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness. Reheat the broth gently before combining with the other ingredients.
