Ingredients
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1 lb rice noodles
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6 cups chicken broth
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1/2 cup red bell pepper, julienned
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1/2 cup celery, julienned
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1 cup spinach, washed and cut into pieces
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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salt and pepper, as needed
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1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (to garnish)
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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2 fresh red chili peppers
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
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2 shallots, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
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1 teaspoon toasted cumin seed
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1/2 teaspoon szechwan peppercorn (timur)
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1/16 teaspoon asafoetida powder
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1/2 cup carrot, julienned
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1 teaspoon ginger, minced
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1/2 lb grilled chicken breast, cut into very thin 1/8 inch slices
Instructions
- Cook noodles in boiling salted water until slightly undercooked.
- Drain and rinse; reserve in a large bowl.
- In a blender, mix all soup paste ingredients into a thick paste; reserve in a small bowl.
- In a sauce pan heat cooking oil; add soup paste, fry for 30 seconds or so.
- Add chicken broth; mix well.
- Bring to a boil; set heat to low and cook for a few minutes; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add all vegetables into the soup mixture; cook for a few minutes or until tender.
- You may add more broth if a soupier consistency is desired.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- To serve, pour soup broth into a serving bowl and add grilled chicken slices and cooked rice noodles. Serve immediately.
- Add hot chili sauce or tomato achar to the soup if you desire spicy soup broth.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.