Hot and Sour Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Hot and Sour Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 lemongrass, stems trimmed, bruised, roughly chopped; 3 red bird's eye chilies, deseeded, thinly sliced; 5 kaffir lime leaves, spines removed, thinly sliced; 2 small chicken breast fillets, trimmed; 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce; ½ teaspoon grated palm sugar; 1 lime, juice of; 1 cup cilantro leaf; lime wedge, to serve

Servings: persons

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 lemongrass, stems trimmed, bruised, roughly chopped
3 red bird's eye chilies, deseeded, thinly sliced
5 kaffir lime leaves, spines removed, thinly sliced
2 small chicken breast fillets, trimmed
1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
½ teaspoon grated palm sugar
1 lime, juice of
1 cup cilantro leaf
lime wedge, to serve

1
Bring stock to the boil in a saucepan over high heat.
2
Add garlic, lemongrass, three-quarters of the chili and half the lime leaves.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low.
4
Add chicken.
5
Simmer, uncovered, turning chicken occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through.
6
Transfer chicken to a plate.
7
Allow to cool slightly.
8
Shred chicken and set aside.
9
Strain stock mixture into a large heatproof jug or bowl.
10
Return strained stock to saucepan.
11
Bring stock to the boil over medium-high heat.
12
Add fish sauce, sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice and remaining chilli to soup.
13
Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro.
14
Divide chicken between serving bowls.
15
Ladle over boiling soup.
16
Top with remaining cilantro and lime leaves.
17
Serve with lime.

794

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 lemongrass, stems trimmed, bruised, roughly chopped, 3 red bird's eye chilies, deseeded, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Hot and Sour 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.

Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

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