Instant Pot Chicken Napa Cabbage Soup (Best weight loss soup recipe!)

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken is often less expensive.

tofu

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame adds protein while canned chickpeas are budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Homemade broth is healthier, but bouillon is a cost-effective option.

Cut napa cabbage into 2.5 to 3-inch wide pieces, separating the stems from the leafy part.

Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and onion powder.

Sear the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot for about 3 minutes, then set aside along with the juices.

Sauté shallots, garlic, and ginger in the pot until fragrant, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Deglaze the pot with chicken stock, scraping off the brown bits.

Place the chicken back into the pot along with the shiitake mushrooms.

Add the napa cabbage stems first, then layer the leaves on top.

Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

After cooking, remove the chicken, dice it, and return it to the pot, or shred it with a fork.

Season the soup with coconut aminos and taste; add red boat fish sauce if needed.

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