Soto Kudus

Name: Soto Kudus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 6 cups water; 6 shallots, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 inch fresh ginger, minced; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 4 kaffir lime leaves; 1.5 tsp salt; 2 cups bean sprouts, blanched; 1 lime, quartered; 2 tbsp fried shallots

A traditional aromatic Indonesian chicken soup featuring a light savory broth scented with lemongrass and spices.

60 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

IndonesianSoupStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
6 cups water
6 shallots, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
4 kaffir lime leaves
1.5 tsp salt
2 cups bean sprouts, blanched
1 lime, quartered
2 tbsp fried shallots

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Sauté 6 minced shallots, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 inch minced fresh ginger for 3 minutes until fragrant.
3

Stir in 1 tsp ground coriander and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric for 1 minute.
4

Add 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, 6 cups water, 2 bruised lemongrass stalks, 4 kaffir lime leaves, and 1.5 tsp salt to the pot and bring to a simmer.
5

Cook for 25 minutes until chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6

Remove chicken, shred meat finely, and return shredded meat to the simmering broth.
7

Ladle broth and chicken into bowls over 2 cups blanched bean sprouts, then garnish with 1 quartered lime and 2 tbsp fried shallots.

Questions

How long does Soto Kudus keep?

Refrigerate it 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.

Can I halve or double Soto Kudus?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Tempe Goreng side
Gado-Gado Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce salad
Garlic Water Spinach Stir-Fry side

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