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Lemongrass Chicken Soup
Budget-friendly recipe
Comforting simmered lemongrass broth over chicken and mushrooms, served with mint and cilantro.
Ingredients
What You'll Need
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Chef knife
- Large pot with lid
Directions
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Place chicken, lemongrass, green onions, onion, sliced ginger, chile, peppercorns, and water in large pot. Cover; bring to boil and then simmer 1 hour. -
Add cilantro and mint stems; simmer 15 minutes; strain. Reserve broth and chicken; discard remaining solids. -
Shred chicken; discard bones. (Optional: Refrigerate broth and chicken separately for 4 hours or overnight; skim fat from broth.) -
Combine chicken, ginger strips, cilantro leaves, sliced mint, soy sauce and mushrooms in bowl. -
Divide broth among bowls; serve with chicken mixture on the side.
Nutrition Info and more
Serving size:
Total calories:
1½
cups
50
Total fat:
<1 g
Saturated fat:
<1 g
Carbohydrates:
5.6 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fiber:
<1 g
Sodium:
113 mg
