HOT AND SOUR TURMERIC CHICKEN SOUP

Hot and Sour Turmeric Chicken Soup image

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

BROTH
6 c chicken stock
1 stalk(s) lemon grass
3 inch piece turmeric peeled and chopped
2 large pieces dried galangal
4 dried kaffir leaves
2 birds eye chilies seeded
1 Tbsp fish sauce
FOR THE DISH
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks
3 green onions sliced on the bias
3 Tbsp lime juice
4 oz rice noodles cooked according to package directions
GARNISHES
fresh cilantro, thai basil, & red onion

Steps:

1. Cut the ends of the lemongrass stalk off and bruise the stalk with a knife. Place all the ingredients for the broth in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Discard the solids.
2. Place the broth back over medium heat and add the chicken pieces and green onions. Cook about 5 minutes. Add the noodles and lime juice and cook another 2 minutes.
3. Ladle into bowls and garnish with red onion, basil and cilantro