Name: Thai Turmeric Chicken Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5 lb (700g) chicken drumettes; 2 Tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 3 small heads shallots, roughly chopped; 6 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 stalk lemongrass, bottom half only, smashed and cut into 2-inch sections; 7-8 thin rounds of galangal; 5 makrut lime leaves, roughly torn; 7-8 slices of turmeric root, sliced on a diagonal; Fresh Thai chilies, crushed, to taste; Ground white pepper, to taste; Salt, to taste; 2 Tbsp Thai tamarind paste; Fresh chopped cilantro or green onion for garnish; Jasmine rice for serving (optional)

Description

A comforting and flavorful Thai Turmeric Chicken Soup, perfect for warming your soul with vibrant spices and healing ingredients.

Ingredients

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1.5 lb (700g) chicken drumettes
2 Tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
3 small heads shallots, roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 stalk lemongrass, bottom half only, smashed and cut into 2-inch sections
7–8 thin rounds of galangal
5 makrut lime leaves, roughly torn
7–8 slices of turmeric root, sliced on a diagonal
Fresh Thai chilies, crushed, to taste
Ground white pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
2 Tbsp Thai tamarind paste
Fresh chopped cilantro or green onion for garnish
Jasmine rice for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken: Toss the chicken drumettes in fish sauce and sugar, ensuring they’re fully coated. Let them marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Build the broth: In a large pot, add the marinated chicken, then pour in enough water to cover the chicken by about 1 inch.
Add aromatics: Toss in shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, makrut lime leaves, and turmeric. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Simmer away: Reduce the heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is fork-tender.
Season the soup: Once the chicken is tender, add tamarind paste and adjust the seasoning with salt to taste.
Spice it up: If you like it hot, stir in crushed Thai chilies or sprinkle in some ground white pepper.
Serve: Ladle the comforting soup into bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions, and serve on its own or over jasmine rice for a complete meal.

Notes

Keep an eye on the soup while it simmers to avoid overcooking the chicken. This soup tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg