SAOTO SOUP I KITCHEN OF NINE

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based protein option, while chicken thighs are more economical than breasts.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and adds flavor, while bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onions

Baked shallots cut calories, while onions are a budget-friendly substitute.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: none

Poached eggs provide similar texture with less preparation.

Cook chicken with bones in water for a long time until the meat falls off the bones.

Prepare the taste makers: cut onion, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass.

Add the taste makers to the chicken broth and boil everything together to mix the flavors.

Cut the vegetables such as pak soy and cilantro for color.

Add cooked rice to the bowl.

Add bean sprouts to the bowl.

Add chicken and chicken broth to the bowl.

Cut a cooked egg in half and add it to the bowl.

Finish with more greens, pepper, and crispy soto mix.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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