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Chicken Soto

A comforting Indonesian chicken soup filled with a vibrant turmeric broth, tender chicken, rice vermicelli, and fresh cabbage.

50 minMediumServes 4350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 shallots, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
  • 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 oz rice vermicelli noodles, soaked
  • 2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
  • 2 limes, wedged

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add 4 minced shallots, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp ground turmeric and cook until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add 6 cups chicken broth, 2 bruised lemongrass stalks, and 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs to the pot and bring to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Simmer for 20 minutes until skinless chicken thighs reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

  4. 4

    Remove skinless chicken thighs, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the broth.

  5. 5

    Divide 4 oz soaked rice vermicelli noodles and 2 cups shredded napa cabbage into bowls, ladle the hot broth with chicken over top, and serve with 2 wedged limes.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Chicken Soto?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (20 minutes): "Simmer for 20 minutes until skinless chicken thighs reaches an internal temperature of 165 F."

What internal temperature should Chicken Soto reach?

For Chicken Soto, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why cook the spices first in Chicken Soto?

Most spice flavor dissolves in fat, not water. The brief fry in step 1 wakes the spices up and spreads them through the oil. Keep them moving; they scorch in seconds.

Is there a substitute for lemongrass in Chicken Soto?

The entry for Chicken Soto calls for 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised. In its place: Use the zest of one lemon plus a thin slice of fresh ginger per stalk. It is brighter and less floral, but it fills the same space.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Chicken Soto?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Chicken Soto uses 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs.

How much protein is in Chicken Soto?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 34 g of protein in about 350 calories, alongside 26 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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