Cambodian Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Cambodian Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; ginger, peeled, halved lengthwise, and smashed (3-inch piece); 6 garlic cloves, peeled and gently smashed; 5 jalapeno chilies, stemmed, halved, and seeded; salt; pepper; 7 ounces rice noodles (3/8-inch wide); 1 (2 1/2 lb) rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded into bite-size pieces (3 cups); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 5 scallions, sliced thin on bias

Servings: persons

8 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
ginger, peeled, halved lengthwise, and smashed (3-inch piece)
6 garlic cloves, peeled and gently smashed
5 jalapeno chilies, stemmed, halved, and seeded
salt
pepper
7 ounces rice noodles (3/8-inch wide)
1 (2 1/2 lb) rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded into bite-size pieces (3 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
5 scallions, sliced thin on bias

1
Combine broth, zest, ginger, garlic, jalapenos, and 1 teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven over med-high heat and bring to boil.
2
Decrease heat to medium, cover, and simmer until broth is flavorful and fragrant, about 15 minutes.
3
Discard ginger, garlic, and chiles.
4
Meanwhile, bring 3 quarts water to boil in a large saucepan over med-high heat.
5
Add noodles and 1 tablespoon salt and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
6
Drain and transfer to 4 individual serving bowls.
7
Stir chicken, lime juice, cilantro, basil, and scallions into infused broth.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste and ladle equal amounts over each bowl of noodles; serve.

1251

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

173

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, ginger, peeled, halved lengthwise, and smashed (3-inch piece), and more.

Yes, Cambodian Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cambodian Chicken Soup

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