LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SOUP

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In Chinese cultures, lemongrass and cilantro are considered yin ingredients -- cooling elements that are ideal on hot days. The subtle heat of ginger and chile, combined with the bright aroma of fresh mint, enlivens this lightened rendition of chicken soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds skinless chicken legs
4 lemongrass stalks, white and pale-yellow parts only, smashed and chopped
4 scallions, halved crosswise
1 onion, halved lengthwise
2 ounces ginger (1-inch piece), 1/2 thinly sliced and 1/2 julienned
1 fresh Thai or serrano chile, seeded
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
10 cups water
5 stems fresh cilantro, plus 1/3 cup leaves
3 stems fresh mint, plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 cup mung bean sprouts

Steps:

  • Place chicken, lemongrass, scallions, onion, sliced ginger, chile, peppercorns, and water in a large pot. Cover, and bring to a simmer. Uncover partially, and gently simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add cilantro and mint stems, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add fish sauce, and strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve. Reserve broth and chicken. Discard remaining solids. Shred chicken meat, and discard bones. Refrigerate broth and chicken separately for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
  • Skim fat from broth, and reheat broth. Combine chicken, julienned ginger, cilantro leaves, thinly sliced mint, and bean sprouts in a bowl. Divide broth among bowls, and serve with chicken mixture on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 g, Cholesterol 181 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 727 g

Dagmawi Tilhun
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This soup was so good! I added some extra vegetables to it and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.


Pothwar Region kabaddi
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I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Winslo Cornelius
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This soup was so good! I added some extra vegetables to it and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.


ruby willgress
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I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassan Taseer
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Bisan Aljanadi
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This soup was so good! I added some extra vegetables to it and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.


Jihad Sk
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I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Lovely Tri
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarowar Hossin
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This soup was so good! I added some extra vegetables to it and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.


Rai ali
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I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ons Mansour
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Leona White
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This soup was so good! I added some extra vegetables to it and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.


Samy Jean
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I'm not a big fan of lemongrass, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The soup was delicious and the lemongrass flavor was not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuel Sunday Adegbolu
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I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Lot Simangot
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Tooba Sami
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This soup was so good! I added some extra vegetables to it and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.


yasar ghaze
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Raymond. T Woolery. Jr
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This soup was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The lemongrass and ginger gave it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.