Korean Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 8 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon kochujang or other chili paste
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
• 2 scallions, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, combine chicken broth, garlic and ginger; bring to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Add rice and reduce the heat to med-low; simmer until the rice is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Add chile paste to taste.

4. 4

   Add chicken and heat until warmed through.

5. 5

   Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.