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Fresh Market Madras Soup

This isn’t your usual chicken soup. Fresh market vegetables add crunch, colour and complexity. Use whatever broth you like because the added ingredients give so much flavour that the broth solely works as a base. And oh yes, those proverbial noodles – they’re definitely upstaged by wholesome rice.
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 35 min

Ingredients

10 cups chicken broth
1 onion, large
2 tsp curry powder
2 tsp cumin, ground
2 tsp coriander
½ tsp cinnamon
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded
4 carrots
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
or
3 cups cooked chicken, cubed
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup long grain rice
1 tomato, coarsely chopped (optional)
1 cup coriander, fresh, chopped
salt, to taste

Food Safety

Before you start, wash all surfaces and your hands with soap and warm water, and remember to wash your hands, utensils and cutting boards after they touch raw meat or eggs. Avoid cross-contamination by using a different cutting board for your meat and other ingredients. Make sure you’re cooking to safe temperatures and chilling any leftovers within two hours. For more food safety tips, visit our Food Safety at Home Section.

Steps

  1. Pour broth into a large saucepan and set over high heat. Chop the onion and add. Stir in all the seasonings. Finely chop the jalapeno and add. Peel the carrots, thinly slice and stir in. Cover and adjust heat so broth gently boils and cook 15 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile if using chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces. After the broth has cooked 15 minutes, stir in the thighs, celery and rice. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. Then stir in the tomato and cooked chicken if using. Cover and continue simmering until chicken is hot, about 5 minutes. Add the coriander. Taste and add salt if needed. Soup will keep well in the refrigerator for at least 4 days.

Nutrition Info

Per 440 g serving Amount
Calories180
Protein16 g
Fat5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Carbohydrate20 g
Fibre2 g
Sugar4 g
Cholesterol35 mg
Sodium310 mg
Per 440 g serving % Daily Value
Potassium17
Calcium6
Iron10
Vitamin A2
Vitamin C15
Vitamin B617
Vitamin B1223
Folate7
Zinc16