HOW TO MAKE SAOTO SOEP

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs can be more affordable than whole chicken.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth provides a lighter option, while bouillon cubes are a cost-effective substitute.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onion

Baked shallots are healthier, and onions can be used for flavor.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Prepare the ingredients: chicken wings, chicken thighs, chicken breast, onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, turmeric, carrots, potatoes, fried shallots, lime, salt, pepper, ketchup, water, oil, bay leaves, and vermicelli.

Clean the chicken using water and set aside.

Heat a generous amount of oil in a large pot.

Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass to the pot; sauté until fragrant.

Add turmeric, salt, and pepper to the sautéed mixture.

Add chicken wings and thighs to the pot and let them cook.

Add bay leaves and let the mixture simmer.

Pour in water and bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

In a separate pot, boil the eggs until hard-boiled; set aside.

Peel and cut the potatoes into small pieces and add them to the soup.

Add carrots and let everything cook until tender.

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it into pieces.

Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Add ketchup to the soup for flavor.

Cook vermicelli separately and add it to the soup just before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with hard-boiled eggs, fried shallots, lime wedges, and additional coriander if desired.

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