THAI HOT-AND-SOUR CHICKEN SOUP WITH WIDE RICE STICKS

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Thai soups combine punchy flavors and aromatics such as fish sauce, fiery chile, lime juice, lemongrass, galangal, and herbs; here bold elements are tempered by tender chicken and soft, thick noodles called rice sticks (they're enjoyed throughout Asia).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 ounces wide rice sticks
6 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
2 lemongrass stalks, bottom 8 inches only, trimmed and crushed
16 slices (1/4 inch thick each) jarred or canned bamboo shoots
1 piece (1 1/2 inches) peeled fresh galangal or ginger (see the Guide), thickly sliced
8 fresh or frozen kaffir lime leaves, plus more thinly sliced for garnish
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon palm or granulated sugar
4 fresh Thai chiles (see the Guide), thinly sliced
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch-thick, 2-inch-long strips
3 ounces snow peas, trimmed
3 ounces oyster mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped (1/2-inch pieces) Chinese yard-long or green beans
1/4 cup chopped garlic chives or scallions, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles; cook according to package instructions, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold running water. Set aside.
  • Bring stock, lemongrass, bamboo shoots, galangal, and 4 lime leaves to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat; simmer 8 minutes. Stir in half of the fish sauce, half of the lime juice, half of the sugar, and half of the chiles; cook 4 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Taste, and add more fish sauce, sugar, or chiles as desired. Discard lemongrass and lime leaves. Stir in snow peas, mushrooms, beans, chives, and remaining 4 lime leaves. Remove from heat, and stir in remaining lime juice. Divide soup and noodles among 6 serving bowls; garnish with lime leaves and chives.

Ian Chichester
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This soup is on my list of recipes to try. I love the combination of flavors and the wide rice sticks.


Lizzie Mesh
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I'm definitely going to make this soup this weekend. It looks so flavorful and satisfying.


Shankar Tamta
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This soup looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Precious Alaneme
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was delicious! The flavors were complex and the wide rice sticks added a great texture.


DradevilL
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal.


Michael Worrall
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The soup was easy to make, but the flavors were not to my liking.


Poopie Davis
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I found the soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Mariama Bojang
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The soup was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili paste if you don't like spicy food.


Shudui Nirob
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I highly recommend it!


Hafy Martz
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I love the spicy and sour flavors of this soup. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Kazim Ali
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal.


jeewan chhetri
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and the wide rice sticks add a great texture.


Sizwe
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Jameshea Beamon
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The soup was easy to make and the results were fantastic. The broth was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I served it with some jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.


Marcus Kpan
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the wide rice sticks added a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.