Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup

Name: Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 bone-in chicken thighs; 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 6 slices fresh galangal (or ginger), sliced; 2 tsp ground turmeric; 4 shallots, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 2 tsp salt; 4 oz thin rice vermicelli noodles, soaked per package; 4 large eggs, hard-boiled, halved; 1/4 cup fried shallots (store-bought or homemade); 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 2 lime wedges (for serving)

A bright golden Indonesian chicken soup fragrant with lemongrass, galangal, and turmeric, served over rice noodles with a garnish of hard-boiled egg, fried shallots, and fresh herbs.

55 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

IndonesianSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 bone-in chicken thighs
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
6 slices fresh galangal (or ginger), sliced
2 tsp ground turmeric
4 shallots, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp neutral oil
2 tsp salt
4 oz thin rice vermicelli noodles, soaked per package
4 large eggs, hard-boiled, halved
1/4 cup fried shallots (store-bought or homemade)
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute 4 thinly sliced shallots and 4 minced garlic cloves for 3 minutes until softened.
2

Add 2 tsp ground turmeric and 1 tsp ground coriander and stir for 30 seconds. Add 2 bruised lemongrass stalks, 6 slices sliced fresh galangal (or ginger), and 4 bone-in chicken thighs. Pour in 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil.
3

Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken, shred the meat, and discard bones, skin, lemongrass, and galangal.
4

Return shredded chicken to the pot. Season with 2 tsp salt.
5

Prepare 4 oz thin rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions.
6

Divide rice noodles among bowls. Ladle hot soup over noodles. Top with 4 hard-boiled, halved large eggs, 1/4 cup fried shallots (store-bought or homemade), 4 thinly sliced green onions, and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges (for serving).

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Questions

What internal temperature should Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup reach?

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

Is there a substitute for galangal in Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup?

The entry for Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup calls for 6 slices fresh galangal (or ginger), sliced. In its place: Fresh ginger with a little lime zest is the workable substitute. Galangal is more piney and peppery, so the result reads slightly different.

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

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 Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup uses 4 bone-in chicken thighs.

Is Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup low-carb?

A serving of Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

Does Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs, hard-boiled, halved. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup?

Yes. Refrigerate Soto Ayam Turmeric Chicken Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The rice noodles will go on swelling in the broth; for the best texture on day two, store that part separately or cook it fresh.

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