VIETNAMESE CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Fruit Garlic Mushroom Poultry Tomato Appetizer Sauté Pineapple Mint Basil Fall Winter Oregano Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 to 8 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut peel from pineapple in a thin layer and discard, then trim outer layer of pineapple, cutting just deep enough to remove eyes but allowing pineapple to remain intact, and transfer trimmings to a blender. Quarter pineapple lengthwise and cut out core, then coarsely chop core and transfer to blender. Purée with 2 cups water until smooth. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart glass measure, pressing hard on solids (discard solids), then add enough water to measure 8 cups pineapple broth.
- Cut remaining pineapple into 1/2-inch pieces and put in a bowl.
- Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Gently pound chicken 1/4 inch thick with flat side of a meat pounder or with a rolling pin. Cut chicken across the grain into 1/4-inch-wide strips and transfer to a bowl, then chill, covered.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chiles and 2 tablespoons garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup fish sauce and boil until sauce is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. (Fish sauce will be extremely pungent when first added but will have a mild flavor in soup.) Add pineapple broth and bring to a boil. Stir in pineapple pieces, mushrooms, tomatoes, bean sprouts, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. While soup simmers, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté remaining tablespoon garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining 2 tablespoons fish sauce and simmer until sauce is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and add to garlic mixture, then sauté, stirring, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- *Available at Southeast Asian markets and some specialty produce markets.
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Ner san
[email protected]This soup is a family favorite! My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor of the pineapple, and I love that it's a healthy and easy meal. I often make a big batch of this soup on the weekend, and then we eat it throughout the week. It's a great way to
Sultan Al Shehri
[email protected]This soup is the epitome of comfort food. It's warm, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. The chicken and pineapple are cooked to perfection, and the broth is rich and flavorful. I love serving this soup on a cold day, or when I'm feeling under the
miheb ghabi
[email protected]This soup is packed with flavor! The chicken is tender and juicy, the pineapple is sweet and tangy, and the lemongrass adds a wonderful depth of flavor. I also love the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brighten up the dish. This soup is sure
Amir As
[email protected]The broth in this soup is incredible! It's so rich and flavorful, thanks to the combination of chicken, pineapple, and lemongrass. I could literally drink it by itself. The chicken and pineapple are also cooked perfectly, and the fresh herbs add a ni
Loay Moustafa
[email protected]I had some leftover chicken and pineapple, so I decided to try this soup. It was a great way to use up my leftovers and create a delicious and satisfying meal. The soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again, ev
Md ashan Md ashan
[email protected]I'm always trying to eat healthy, so I made a few modifications to the recipe. I used low-sodium chicken broth and reduced the amount of sugar. The soup was still delicious, and I felt good about serving it to my family. It's a healthy and flavorful
Mesut Bozkurt
[email protected]I love spicy food, so I added a bit of chili paste to my soup. It gave it a nice kick without overpowering the other flavors. The combination of the sweet pineapple and the spicy broth was divine. Highly recommend for those who like a little heat in
Susan Hayes
[email protected]As a busy working mom, I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes that don't compromise on taste. This soup was perfect! It came together in under an hour, and the results were amazing. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be adding this to my
Panfilo_dontcare
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of Vietnamese cuisine, and this soup did not disappoint. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the chicken and pineapple were cooked perfectly. I especially appreciated the use of fresh herbs, which really elevated the dish. Highly rec
Angel Meghla
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors of the chicken, pineapple, and lemongrass were so harmonious and comforting. I especially loved the addition of the sweet and tangy pineapple, which gave the soup a unique twist. Will definitely be maki