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This Indonesian chicken noodle soup has so much flavour packed into the broth – and it doesn’t take that long to make, I promise! I’ve added creamy coconut and better-for-you turmeric, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that has many health benefits. This soup is so comforting, it’s just like a hug in a bowl!

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Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam)

PREP TIME

10 minutes

SERVES

4

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 cup coconut milk

1 tbsp lime juice

200g (7 oz) dried rice vermicelli

coriander (cilantro) leaves, to serve

sambal oelek*, to serve

lime wedges, to serve

sea salt

Chicken stock:

2 tbsp vegetable oil

4 chicken thigh fillets

1 stalk lemongrass, bruised

2 shallots, quartered

3 slices fresh ginger

3 makrut lime leaves

Spice paste:

1 stalk lemongrass, pale part only, finely chopped

6 small red Asian shallots (or 3 brown eschallots), roughly chopped

3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

4cm (1.5 inch) piece fresh turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped (alternatively, use 1 tsp turmeric powder)

3cm (just over 1 inch) piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

3 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cumin

Steps

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    To make the chicken stock, heat the vegetable oil in large stock pot over high heat. Season the chicken fillets with salt and sear in the pot for 2-3 minutes each side. Add the remaining stock ingredients and 8 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 45 minutes, skimming the surface every so often.

  • Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam) | Marion's Kitchen (8)

    For the spice paste, blend the ingredients in a blender until smooth (add a couple of tablespoons of the chicken stock if the ingredients won’t blend properly).

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    Remove the chicken pieces from the chicken stock and set aside for later. Strain the broth and reserve. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred or roughly chop the meat.

  • Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam) | Marion's Kitchen (10)

    To finish the broth, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the spice paste (keep the rest for another time in the freezer) and cook stirring for about a minute or until fragrant. Stir through the coconut milk and simmer for another 2 minutes. Then stir through the chicken broth and simmer for another 2 minutes. Then add the lime juice and season with salt to taste.

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    Soak the vermicelli noodles in hot water for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain and divide among serving bowls. Top with shredded chicken. Then ladle over the soup. Top with sambal oelek, coriander leaves and a lime wedge.

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    Notes:

    – Sambal oelek is chilli paste available in the Asian section of the supermarket or from an Asian grocer.

What is the difference between Mee Soto and Soto Ayam?

Mee soto and soto ayam are both popularIndonesiannoodle soup dishes that are essentially the same thing. The only difference is the type of noodle that is used in the dish. Soto ayam is made using rice noodles or Ketupat (boiled compressed rice cakes) whilst mee soto had yellow egg noodles, typically hokkien noodles added to the dish.

How would you describe Soto Ayam?

Soto ayam is a delicious, comforting and spicy chicken noodle soup that is chock full of turmeric, lemongrass, coriander and ginger. It is super hearty, super tasty, and the perfect chicken noodle soup if you find yourself coming down with something during the colder months!

You serve it alongside wedges of lime and sambal sauce for an added chilli kick!

What is soto in Indonesian?

Soto is a culinary category within Indonesia, it includes soupy dishes that are generally made from meat or vegetable broth. The dish also generally contains some sort of shredded meat like chicken, vermicelli noodles and soto is usually served with rice or with rice cakes!

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        Love in a bowl

        January 22, 2024

        So good & comforting 💘💘💘 I added 1 can of coconut cream instead of coconut milk to make it creamier and I also sauteed some shallots in oil to put some crunchy shallots on top. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🙊

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        March 17, 2023

        This was so yummy! I love the super tasty, creamy yet bright flavours of this broth. This really hit the spot. Super easy and delicious. Thank you for yet another amazing recipe Marion.

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        My go to comfort food

        June 16, 2022

        I’ve made this quite some times now can’t its always great. It’s super easy and full of flavour. Definitely give it a try.

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        Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam)

        Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam) | Marion's Kitchen (20)

        This Indonesian chicken noodle soup has so much flavour packed into the broth – and it doesn’t take that long to make, I promise! I’ve added creamy coconut and better-for-you turmeric, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that has many health benefits. This soup is so comforting, it’s just like a hug in a bowl!

        PREP TIME10 minutes
        COOK TIME1 hour 20 minutes
        SERVES4

        Ingredients

        1 tbsp vegetable oil

        1 cup coconut milk

        1 tbsp lime juice

        200g (7 oz) dried rice vermicelli

        coriander (cilantro) leaves, to serve

        sambal oelek*, to serve

        lime wedges, to serve

        sea salt

        Chicken stock:

        2 tbsp vegetable oil

        4 chicken thigh fillets

        1 stalk lemongrass, bruised

        2 shallots, quartered

        3 slices fresh ginger

        3 makrut lime leaves

        Spice paste:

        1 stalk lemongrass, pale part only, finely chopped

        6 small red Asian shallots (or 3 brown eschallots), roughly chopped

        3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

        4cm (1.5 inch) piece fresh turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped (alternatively, use 1 tsp turmeric powder)

        3cm (just over 1 inch) piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

        3 tsp ground coriander

        1 tsp ground cumin

        Steps

        • Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam) | Marion's Kitchen (21)

          To make the chicken stock, heat the vegetable oil in large stock pot over high heat. Season the chicken fillets with salt and sear in the pot for 2-3 minutes each side. Add the remaining stock ingredients and 8 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 45 minutes, skimming the surface every so often.

        • Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam) | Marion's Kitchen (22)

          For the spice paste, blend the ingredients in a blender until smooth (add a couple of tablespoons of the chicken stock if the ingredients won’t blend properly).

        • Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam) | Marion's Kitchen (23)

          Remove the chicken pieces from the chicken stock and set aside for later. Strain the broth and reserve. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred or roughly chop the meat.

        • Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam) | Marion's Kitchen (24)

          To finish the broth, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the spice paste (keep the rest for another time in the freezer) and cook stirring for about a minute or until fragrant. Stir through the coconut milk and simmer for another 2 minutes. Then stir through the chicken broth and simmer for another 2 minutes. Then add the lime juice and season with salt to taste.

        • Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam) | Marion's Kitchen (25)

          Soak the vermicelli noodles in hot water for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain and divide among serving bowls. Top with shredded chicken. Then ladle over the soup. Top with sambal oelek, coriander leaves and a lime wedge.

        • Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Soto Ayam) | Marion's Kitchen (26)

          Notes:

          – Sambal oelek is chilli paste available in the Asian section of the supermarket or from an Asian grocer.

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        FAQs

        What is the difference between Soto Ayam and Mee Soto? ›

        The only difference is the type of noodle that is used in the dish. Soto ayam is made using rice noodles or Ketupat (boiled compressed rice cakes) whilst mee soto had yellow egg noodles, typically hokkien noodles added to the dish.

        What is soto chicken? ›

        Soto ayam, an Indonesian version of chicken soup, is a clear herbal broth brightened by fresh turmeric and herbs, with skinny rice noodles buried in the bowl. It is served with a boiled egg, fried shallots, celery leaves and herbs, and is hearty enough for a meal. —

        How old is the song chicken noodle soup? ›

        Chicken Noodle Soup (Webstar and Young B song)
        "Chicken Noodle Soup"
        ReleasedSeptember 12, 2006
        Recorded2006
        GenreCrunk
        Length3:44 (album version) 3:21 (radio edit)
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        What is saoto? ›

        Soto (also known as sroto, tauto, saoto, or coto) is a traditional Indonesian soup mainly composed of broth, meat, and vegetables. Many traditional soups are called soto, whereas foreign and Western influenced soups are called sop.

        Is mee soto healthy? ›

        Made with yellow noodles with shredded chicken and beansprout in spicy soup. Although low in calories and fat, it contains extremely high level of sodium/salt, much higher compare the maximum amount recommended per day of 2000 mg.

        What is the traditional food soto in Indonesia? ›

        Soto is one of Indonesia's culinary categories that includes soupy dishes made from meat or vegetable broth and contains shredded meat or chicken, vermicelli, and bean sprouts, among other ingredients. It is usually served with rice or rice cake [8].

        What does soto taste like? ›

        Soto Ayam is made with chicken and homemade spice paste then served with toppings. The broth is infused with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. This combination of herbs and spices gives it layers of mild earthy and aromatic flavors.

        How many calories are in a bowl of Soto Ayam? ›

        Nutrition summary:

        There are 312 calories in 1 cup of Soto Ayam.

        What is nasi soto? ›

        Soto is many people's comfort food that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Nasi soto or soto with steam rice is a very common breakfast in some areas (although it might be a bit high in calories it is so satisfying to have a bowl or plate of rice with hot soto / soup on top of the rice).

        Who invented Chicken Noodle Soup? ›

        In American popular culture, though, chicken soup remains the quintessential Jewish comfort food and a symbol of homemade Jewish cuisine that members of the community long for. So much so, it's easy to forget that the origins of this Jewish staple are actually found in ancient Greece and China.

        What is BTS Chicken Noodle Soup? ›

        "Chicken Noodle Soup" is a song by South Korean rapper J-Hope of BTS featuring American singer Becky G.

        Where did they film Chicken Noodle Soup? ›

        The MV was filmed here in Los Angeles by Lumpens. Yong Seokchoi, Lumpens' director, made posts on Instagram: one of his child dancing, another one with Son Sungdeuk and Kim Sunghyun, and one on the set. The yellow car with the rooster is from The Chicken Shack, a Peruvian Style rotisserie also located in LA.

        What is the national soup of Indonesia? ›

        Soto is a traditional Indonesian soup mainly composed of broth, meat and vegetables. Soto is considered Indonesia's national dish as it served in a wide range of variations.

        What is chicken soto? ›

        Soto ayam is a traditional Indonesian dish with ingredients such as chicken, lontong, noodles, and rice vermicelli. Soto ayam is popular in Singapore, Malaysia and Suriname. Turmeric is added as one of its main ingredients which makes the yellow chicken broth.

        What is the meaning of Mee Soto? ›

        Mee soto is a spicy noodle soup dish that combines the Indonesian chicken broth known as soto ayam with thick yellow Hokkien noodles. Description. The heart of every mee soto dish is the soto ayam (chicken broth). The broth is made from chicken cooked with rempah (spice paste).

        What is mee soto made of? ›

        A combination of either noodle or rice vermicelli along with slices of tomato, boiled potato, hard-boiled egg, cabbages, peanut, bean sprout and beef, offal or chicken meat are added. Broth is then poured over this combination. This soup is made from beef or chicken stock and some other spices.

        Where did soto ayam originate? ›

        What does Soto Betawi taste like? ›

        Soto Betawi which originates from Jakarta is popular due to its creamy, rich tasting, aromatic coconut & milk based-broth and the beef! Soto Betawi truly celebrates beef!

        What culture is soto? ›

        The creation of soto (soup), for instance, is a proof of the influence of Chinese culinary tradition on Indonesian cuisine. The word "soto" comes from the Chinese words "shao" (which means cooking) and "du" (which means beef or offal), signifying that soto was initially made with cattle offal [75] .

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