11/03/2026
🍲 Spicy Schezwan Chicken Soup 🌶️
Warm, spicy, and packed with shredded chicken, colorful vegetables, and silky egg ribbons! 😍 This homemade Schezwan chicken soup combines garlic, chili flakes, soy sauce, and hot sauce to create a rich, tangy broth with the perfect kick of heat. Thick, comforting, and full of flavor, it's perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you're craving a delicious Asian-inspired soup! ❤️🥣
⏱️ Total time: 50 min | 🍽️ Serves: 6–8 | 👌 Difficulty: Easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 🍗 10.5 oz (300 g) boneless chicken, cut into cubes
- 🧄 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
- 🌶️ 1 tsp chili flakes
- ⚫ ½ tsp black pepper
- 🧂 ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- 🥬 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 🫑 1 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 🥕 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 🌶️ 2 green chilies, chopped
- 🥢 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 🌶️ 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 🍅 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
- 🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
- 🍗 1 tsp chicken powder or 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 🍶 2 tbsp vinegar
- 🍬 1 tbsp sugar
- 💧 8 cups (2 liters) water
- 🌽 1 cup water mixed with 5 tbsp cornstarch
- 🥚 2 eggs, beaten
- 🌿 2 tbsp spring onions, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
1. 🍲 Cook the chicken. Add the chicken, chopped garlic, onion, chili flakes, salt, black pepper, and water to a large pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
2. 🍗 Shred the chicken. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the broth.
3. 🥕 Add the vegetables. Stir in the cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, and green chilies.
4. 🥢 Season the soup. Add the soy sauce, hot sauce, tomato paste or ketchup, garlic powder, chicken powder, vinegar, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
5. 🔥 Simmer. Cook for another 10 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and the flavors to blend.
6. 🌽 Thicken the broth. Stir the cornstarch slurry until smooth, then slowly pour it into the soup over low heat while stirring continuously. Add only as much as needed to reach your preferred consistency.
7. 🥚 Create egg ribbons. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the gently simmering soup. Let them sit for about 10 seconds, then stir gently to create delicate egg ribbons.
8. 🌿 Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with chopped spring onions and extra chili flakes if desired. Serve hot and enjoy every spicy, comforting spoonful! 😋
💡 Tips
- 🌶️ Adjust the heat. Reduce the chili flakes, green chilies, or hot sauce for a milder soup.
- 🍗 Save time. Use leftover cooked chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken, adding it directly to the broth.
- 🥕 Cut vegetables evenly. Finely chopped vegetables cook quickly and make the soup easier to enjoy.
- 🌽 Avoid lumps. Always mix the cornstarch with cold water before adding it to the hot soup.
- 🥚 Perfect egg ribbons. Pour the beaten eggs slowly into gently simmering soup rather than rapidly boiling broth.
- 🍋 Balance the flavor. Add a little extra vinegar for tanginess or a pinch of sugar if the soup tastes too spicy.
- 🥣 Make it heartier. Add cooked noodles or mushrooms for a more filling meal.
- 🧂 Taste before adding salt. Soy sauce and chicken bouillon already contain salt.
- 📦 Store leftovers. Refrigerate in an airtight container within 2 hours and consume within 3–4 days.
- 🔥 Reheat gently. Warm on the stovetop, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water or broth if the soup becomes too thick.