Directions: |
Directions:1. Remove the chicken skin from the thighs and drumsticks.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the carrot and cook for 3 minutes until slightly golden. Add the leek for 2 minutes, then the garlic, ginger, herbs and bay leaves for 1 minute. 3. Add the water, chicken, salt and black pepper and stir.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium/low. With the lid on slightly ajar, let the soup simmer for 90 minutes. After 1 hour, break the chicken off the bones using 2 forks to help it cook faster.
**Instant Pot
2. Add the olive oil to the pot. Heat on sauté mode then add the carrot for 3 minutes until golden. Add the leek for 2 minutes, then the garlic and ginger for 1 further minute. 3. Add the chicken, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, 6 cups of water, salt, and black pepper, and stir. 4. Close the lid and set the valve to closed. Select PRESSURE COOK high for 7 minutes. 5. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid.
Making Soup 1. Strain the soup using a fine-mesh strainer. To get a very clear soup, use a muslin cloth. 2. Take out the chicken pieces from the strainer and shred them. Discard the bones and veg. 3. Add a few shredded pieces of chicken to your bowl and pour the clear soup on top. 4. Garnish with coriander or parsley and spring onions. |