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Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Chicken and Vegetable Soup


Ingredients (serves 5)
2 chicken drumsticks (Remove skin and visible fat)
3 cups water
1/2 carrot, diced
1 potato, diced
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery
2 Chinese mushrooms, soaked and diced
2 dsp unsaturated oil
1/2 tsp salt
Pepper

Garnishing
2 stalks spring onions, chopped
2 shallots, sliced     


Method :

    * Boil drumsticks in water for 30 minutes. Remove and shred. Return bones to stock.
    * Heat oils and fry shallots until fragrant. Remove and drain off excess oil on paper towels.
    * Add vegetables to boiling stock. Simmer until cooked. Remove chicken bones.
    * Add shredded chicken, spring onions and fried shallots. Season with salt and pepper and serve.


Useful tips:

    * Carrots and potatoes are best eaten with the skin on for added dietary fibre.
    * Tomato slices can be added to enhance the flavour of soups.


Recipe courtesy of Home Economics Teachers Association