Filipino Ginger Chicken Tinola Soup
Filipino Ginger Chicken Tinola Soup features a fragrant broth infused with ginger and a hint of fish sauce, cradling tender chicken and sweet chayote. Wilted bok choy and spinach add fresh, green notes that balance the savory depth. Serve it steaming hot for a cozy weeknight dinner or to warm up a chilly evening.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Filipino Ginger Chicken Tinola Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the ginger and the fish sauce; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 5 minutes. Add the squash and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Add the bok choy and the spinach; cook until the spinach is just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.
- 6
Enjoy!
- Calories 535.35 kcal High 27%
- Protein 85.11 g Good Source 170%
- Carbohydrate 10.02 g 4%
- Total Fat 14.65 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 3.07 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 263.52 mg High 88%
- Sodium 1258.71 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 2.32 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 0.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 91.59 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.61 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 1611.08 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin A 72.57 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 18.6 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Filipino Ginger Chicken Tinola Soup is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bok Choy, Chayote Squash, Chicken Broth, and Chicken Leg Quarters. Each serving provides about 535.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Filipino Ginger Chicken Tinola Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bok Choy, Chayote Squash, Chicken Broth, Chicken Leg Quarters, Chopped Spinach. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Filipino Ginger Chicken Tinola Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 535.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Filipino Ginger Chicken Tinola Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Filipino Ginger Chicken Tinola Soup healthy?
- Filipino Ginger Chicken Tinola Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 535.35 calories and 85.11 g of protein, or 170% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1258.71 mg (55% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.07 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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