Soto Ayam

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A bright turmeric chicken soup with vermicelli, herbs and lime, comforting and fresh at the same time.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 25 min

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs – 700 g
• Water or stock – 1.5 l
• Onion – 1
• Garlic cloves – 4
• Fresh ginger – 3 cm
• Turmeric – 1 tsp
• Lemongrass stalk – 1
• Bay leaves – 2
• Rice vermicelli – 150 g
• Bean sprouts – 150 g
• Spring onions – 2
• Fresh coriander – handful
• Lime – 1
• Salt and pepper – to taste

Method

STEP 1
Blend onion, garlic and ginger into a paste and fry it briefly with turmeric.

STEP 2
Add chicken, water, lemongrass and bay leaves. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through.

STEP 3
Remove the chicken, shred it and return it to the broth.

STEP 4
Prepare the vermicelli according to the package. Divide it over bowls with bean sprouts.

STEP 5
Ladle over the hot soup and finish with spring onion, coriander and lime.