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Schezwan Soup

Recipe by Javeria Shah on InstagramAdded 14 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A bold, comforting Schezwan Soup packed with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy, savory broth. The blend of chilli flakes, soy sauce, and hot sauce gives it a fiery kick, while the aromatics make it perfect for a cozy dinner.

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Method

  1. Add minced garlic to the chicken in the pot.

  2. Add salt to the chicken mixture.

  3. Add black pepper to the chicken mixture.

  4. Add water to the pot with chicken and spices.

  5. Add the small onion to the pot.

  6. Remove the lid.

  7. Stir the mixture.

  8. Add shredded chicken to the simmering liquid.

  9. Add chopped cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, and green chilies to the broth.

  10. Pour soy sauce into the soup.

  11. Pour hot sauce into the soup.

  12. Add tomato paste to the pot.

  13. Add garlic powder, chicken powder, vinegar, and sugar to the broth.

  14. Pour any remaining clear liquid into the soup and stir.

Tips while you cook

Season chicken early
Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the chicken before adding water.
Stir after lid removal
Remove the lid then stir to distribute spices evenly before simmering.
Add vegetables after broth simmers
Introduce cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, and green chilies once the liquid is simmering.
Combine sauces and paste together
Pour soy sauce, hot sauce, and tomato paste sequentially, then add garlic powder, chicken powder, vinegar, and sugar.

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