This past few weeks, Hubby and I have been living "la vida loca", also known as eating and drinking whatever we wanted - and although there really isn't quite anything like a delicious meal after another, eventually your body gives you a warning and begs for an healthier lifestyle. So, this recipe is pretty much my attempt to get back on track - I was looking for something delicious and healthy, and the first thing that crossed my mind was a chicken broth filled with veggies :)
I wasn't sure what would be the end result but trust me - it really is delicious :) And the Hubby really enjoyed it, which is a big plus, because he is a bit of a fussy-eater!
(1) Season your chicken cubes/stripes (boneless/skinless) - I seasoned mine with some salt, pepper, garlic, soy sauce and olive oil. You can season as you like, but do not put strong flavours which may influence the flavour of the soup.
(2) Cut your veggies - you can pick whichever veggies you want. I used two spring onions, two carrots, half of a red pepper, an handful of haricots and a handful of soy beans.
One ingredient that is crucial is lemongrass (half a stick), it adds a delicious citrusy flavour - it is important to cut it in really fine slices or if you prefer out the whole lemongrass and take it out before serving the soup.
I have also added some ginger.
(3) Pour two pints of chicken stock into a saucepan, in a medium-low heat, and bring it to a light boil.
(4) Add the chicken - allow it to cook for 5 minutes.
(45 Add your veggies to the saucepan - allow to cook until the veggies are slightly tender.
(6) Stir in the juice of half a lime.
(7) Season with salt and pepper, if necessary - I didn't add anymore salt or pepper because I seasoned the chicken.
(8) Add the noodles - I used pre-cooked rice thai noodles so as soon as I added them to the saucepan I turned off the heat. If you want to cook your noodles in the soup, I would probably add them two minutes before the veggies are ready.
If necessary, add a little bit more of stock.
(9) Ladle into serving bowls.
*ENJOY*
3 comments:
Hummmm q vontade de experimentar!!
Acreditas q nesta terra n se encontra lemongrass??!! =P
Depois conto como ficou a minha tentativa... =)
Eu nem sei como é que se diz lemongrass em português...mas se não conseguires arranjar, acrescenta mais sumo de lima, I reckon it will have a similar effect :) By the way amor, sabes como é que se diz "turmeric" em português?
Turmeric = Curcuma amore mio!! =)
Aqui só encontro essas spices mais estranhas nas lojas indianas no Martim Moniz.
Aparentemente lemongrass é erva cidreira ms aqui só se encontra as folhas por causa do chá, os caules nada!! =P
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