Feel Better Soup

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The simplest of soups to make when you or a loved one is feeling under the weather. It has a soothing and energizing effect. Truly, a Feel Better Soup! Also, a handy recipe to make alongside any meal, as it offers simple comfort on any day.

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♦Prep time:10min ♦Cook time:15min ♦Yield: 6 servings.

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Ingredients:

Potatoes, cut into large cubes		2 large-sized
Carrot, diced		1 large-sized
Yellow Onion (Vidalia), quartered (large chunks)		1 large-sized
Boneless chicken, cubes (you may omit this or replace with beancurd cubes or silken tofu- see notes)		3/4 cup
Garlic, chopped		4 large cloves
Ginger, chopped		2 tsp
Chicken stock/ Veg stock		1 bouillon cube
Spring onion greens, chopped		2-3 Tbsp
Coarse black pepper		To taste
Oil		3 Tbsp
Salt		As needed

Method:

1. Heat oil in a heavy-based pot/cast iron wok.
2. Add the chopped ginger and garlic and saute till fragrant.
3. Follow with the onions and saute on high, just briefly.
4. Next, add chicken cubes and toss on high till the chicken turns opaque/white(no longer pink).
5. At this point, add the potato and carrot and fry on high for a bit longer.
6. Add in the stock cube, and break it up using your ladle.
7. Add plenty of (previously -boiled) water to fill the average-sized stock pot.
8. Bring to a boil on high, then reduce heat to a low simmer – for 10 minutes.
9. Skim off the soup scum/foam from the top of the soup regularly.
10. After 8-10 minutes, check that the potato is cooked tender.
11. Add extra salt as needed.
12. Add spring onion greens and coarse black pepper to taste.
13. Serve on its own or alongside steamed rice or French bread. Enjoy this ‘feel good’ Soup or share it with your loved ones.

Feel Better Soup

 

Notes:

• If you have a homemade chicken stock you can always replace the chicken stock or vegetable stock cube! When we are not feeling well, we tend to go for the easier option. I always have ‘no MSG’ stock cubes in my pantry.
• Coarse grain pepper is recommended here and freshly ground is the best!
• I have used Russet potatoes here along with Vidalia Onion. You can use red onions, but Vidalia gives the best aroma and flavor to this soup. If using red onions, you can use two, as Vidalia are usually a lot larger in size.
• When I make dishes using chicken, like fried rice or stir-fries, I often set aside some of the boneless chicken for this soup. You could even add just 1/4 cup.
• For the vegetarian option, you could just omit the chicken and chicken stock altogether. Or, replace it with beancurd(tau kwa) or silken tofu. If using silken tofu, add it during the final simmering process and not while sauteing. Some people may like to add some tomatoes as well. This soup is not one with a sour note. I personally just omit the chicken if I am going for the vegetarian version.
• This is a simple, satisfying soup that can be made easily while you prepare your regular meal. It is great for when you are not feeling well or just as a heartwarming comfort soup on any day.

Key Ingredients: Potato, Onion, Carrot, Garlic, Ginger, Chicken, Seasoning, Spring Onion, Pepper.

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