Description
Warm your soul with this comforting Korean Chicken Soup, Dak Gomtang. A hearty broth simmered with whole chicken, garlic, and onions, served with tender shredded chicken over rice. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds), cleaned and trimmed
- 12 cups water
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 medium onion, halved
- 2 green onions, cut into large pieces (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
For Serving:
- cooked white rice
- optional: soy sauce or sesame oil for seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large stockpot, combine chicken, water, garlic, onion, and green onions. Boil, then simmer for 1 hour, skimming foam.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, strain broth, season with salt and pepper. Shred the chicken, discarding skin and bones. Return to broth and warm through.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls with rice. Garnish with green onions. Enjoy with kimchi or soy sauce/sesame oil.
Notes
- For a richer broth, simmer the chicken longer and refrigerate to remove fat easily.
- You can add glass noodles or daikon radish for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with rice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
