Chicken Soup with Zing
Soup, a Way of Life
Chicken Soup with Zing
Soup, a Way of Life
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4 cups fresh or commercial chicken broth 2 quarter sized pieces peeled ginger 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, deribbed, and finely chopped 6 mint leaves 3 scallions, trimmed to 5 inches, white and green parts cut separately lengthwise into hair thin strips 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped kosher salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste cilantro leaves, for serving Directions: In a medium saucepan, bring the stock, 1/2 cup water, the ginger, garlic, and jalapeño to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Stir in the mint and scallion whites. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the scallion greens and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Warm through. Sprinkle each bowl with a few leaves of cilantro. Makes 4 cups. |