Chicken And Ginger Soup -

Chicken And Ginger Soup

Adjust the amount of ginger according to your taste.

Ingredients

1.5 litres (2 ½ pints) chicken stock (or use chicken carcass and water, etc.)
1 onion, studded with 4 or 5 cloves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
700g (1 ½ lb) chicken, skinned, boned and diced
1 onion, finely chopped
75g (3oz) long-grain white rice
25-50g (1-2oz) fresh root ginger, cut into julienne strips
Juice of at least 3 lemons (according to taste)
Salt
1 bunch of coriander, roughly chopped

Details

Serves: 5

Method

1.Simmer the stock or the chicken carcass or bones with the clove studded onion and some salt and pepper for approximately 25 minutes.

2.Strain the stock into a clean pan and add the chicken pieces, chopped onion and rice. Simmer until the chicken is cooked and the rice is tender - about 15-20 minutes (don't let it overcook). Add the ginger and lemon juice.


3.Season to taste, then serve, garnished with plenty of chopped coriander.

Related food category:

• Soup