Description
Soto Ayam is a traditional Indonesian turmeric chicken soup known for its rich flavors and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into parts
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1.5 liters chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- Rice or noodles for serving
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Fried shallots for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Stir in lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and turmeric powder.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add potatoes and carrots, cook until tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and fried shallots.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For richer flavor, let the soup sit for a while before serving.
- Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Soto Ayam, Indonesian soup, turmeric chicken soup