🍲🐓 WATERLESS CHICKEN SOUP A minimalist, deeply nourishing soup made using a centuries-old Chinese cooking technique. No water, no broth — just the natural juices of chicken, apple, onion, and napa cabbage slowly transforming into a clear, concentrated soup. As it cooks in a tightly sealed pot, the ingredients release their natural moisture, creating a mineral-rich, savory broth with a subtle sweetness. Simple ingredients. Pure flavor. Comfort in a bowl. ✨ Save this one for when you want something nourishing and simple. INGREDIENTS For the Soup • 1 whole chicken (about 1500 g) • 1 onion, cut into chunks • 1 apple, chopped • 4 napa cabbage leaves, roughly chopped • 1 slice fresh ginger • Salt, to taste Optional Garnish • Sliced scallions • Furikake DIRECTIONS 1️⃣ Prep the Pot Use a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, such as a cast iron Dutch oven. 2️⃣ Layer the Vegetables Place the onion, apple, and chopped napa cabbage in the bottom of the pot. 3️⃣ Add the Chicken Place the whole chicken on top of the vegetables. Add the slice of fresh ginger. 4️⃣ Cook Without Water Cover tightly and cook on very low heat for 50–60 minutes. Do not add any water — the ingredients will release their natural juices. 5️⃣ Let the Broth Form As it cooks, the chicken and vegetables will slowly release moisture, creating a clear, concentrated broth. 6️⃣ Season Once the chicken is tender, season the soup with salt to taste. 7️⃣ Serve Ladle broth and pieces of chicken into bowls. 8️⃣ Garnish Top with sliced scallions and a sprinkle of furikake if desired. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Naturally rich broth with no added water High-protein and deeply nourishing Simple ingredients with big flavor Inspired by traditional Chinese cooking methods #WaterlessChickenSoup #HighProteinMeals #HealingFoods #TraditionalCooking #GutSupportive #ComfortSoup #MinimalistCooking #HealthyRecipes 🍲🐓 - @themalibufarmersmarket