Everyday Food . Recipes . Asian Chicken and Chili Soup



	ingredients
	6 cups chicken broth 2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced lengthwise and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 to 3 teaspoons Asian hot chili sauce 3 cups (12 ounces) diced poached chicken 1 bunch (6 ounces) watercress, large stems trimmed 2 scallions, thinly sliced lengthwise and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces

Asian Chicken and Chili Soup

Serves 4 | Prep time: 25 minutes| Total time: 25 minutes

In a 3-quart saucepan, bring broth, bell peppers, soy sauce, and chili sauce to a simmer; cook until peppers are crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
Add chicken and watercress; cook 1 minute. Ladle into bowls, and top with scallions.

Per serving: 244 calories; 4.7 grams fat; 41 grams protein; 8.3 grams carbohydrates; 1.6 grams fiber

Note: Look for a sweetened Asian chili sauce in the specialty aisle of your supermarket. Or substitute ketchup and ¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes.