Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of this Hearty Korean Chicken Soup (Dak Gomtang) made with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a rich flavorful broth, perfect for any time of the year.
Clean the chicken and place it in a stock pot large enough to hold the chicken and 10 cups of water (about a 6-8 quart pot).
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Add the garlic, ginger, onion, scallion white parts, and whole black peppercorns to the pot along with 10 cups of water, or enough to cover the chicken.
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Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then skim off any foam on top.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for about 40-50 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken.
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Check if the chicken is cooked and tender by cutting through the thickest part of the breast with a knife.
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Turn off the heat and carefully remove the chicken from the pot.
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Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred it into small bite-sized pieces.
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Put the bones back into the soup and simmer over medium-low heat for an additional 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how much time you have.
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Strain the broth and remove the excess fat by either spooning it off, refrigerating the broth until the fat solidifies, or using a fat separator.
SERVING
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To serve, place some cooked rice in a bowl, add the shredded chicken pieces, and then ladle the hot broth over it.
GARNISH
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Top with chopped scallions and serve salt and pepper on the side so each person can season the soup to their liking.