Taking the wholesome chicken soup to another level.
Serves 4, Prep 15 minutes & Cooking 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 2-inch fresh ginger
- 1-inch fresh turmeric
- 3 large cloves of garlic
- A handful of fresh parsley
- A handful of fresh coriander
- 1 medium brown onion (chopped)
- 1 red chili, seeds removed (omit if needs to be kid-friendly or use as a garnish)
- 1 Tbsp Ghee
- 1L homemade chicken broth (can use quality store brought)
- 400g coconut milk (tinned or homemade)
- 30g fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp coconut sugar (or rapadura sugar)
- 2 Tbsps coconut amino’s (optional)
- Unrefined salt & pepper to taste
- 100g of Vermicelli noodles (optional, but I find these create a more kid-friendly approach) (prepare as per packet instructions)
- 200-300g cooked chicken, leftover from making broth or cooked chook
- 1 cup of chopped broccoli
- 1 cup of fresh chopped spinach
- 2 Tbsp of toasted flaked almonds (optional but delicious)
- 1/2 small fried shallot (optional)
- sliced spring onions and coriander for garnish (optional)
METHOD
Finely mince ginger, turmeric, and garlic; finely chop parsley & coriander, diced brown onion & chili;
Place ghee in the large saucepan on a low/medium heat and sauté the above ingredients till soft and fragrant;
Then add broth, and simmer on low for 10 mins;
Prepare Vermicelli noodles as per instructions on the packet;
Meanwhile, in a frypan with a bit more ghee, sauté sliced shallots until crispy;
Add coconut milk, lemon juice, coconut sugar, coconut aminos, broccoli, and simmer for another 10 mins;
Add cooked chicken, noodles, and spinach, simmer until warmed through 3 to 4 minutes;
Pour into bowls, and garnish with toasted almonds, crispy shallots, spring onions, coriander, and more chili if desired.
NOTES
I prefer to use homemade chicken stock, but a good quality store-bought option will be acceptable; avoid unnecessary additives. When buying coconut milk, always look for a brand with no additives or preservatives.
ONE MEAL;
To ensure this is kid-friendly, you can remove the chili or any aromatics like coriander that might deter them and enjoy these as toppings for yourself. If your child is fussy, you could also remove a portion to a smaller saucepan and reduce the number of vegetables. Otherwise, you could always present the same ingredients separately for your child.
