Thai shrimp or chicken soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2xesChicken Breasts, Halved
6cupsWater
1smallOnion, Peeled & Chopped
1smallBay Leaf
2xesSprigs Parsley
½teaspoonThyme
1teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
Garlic Clove, Crushed
2teaspoonsGround Coriander
teaspoonChili Powder
1tablespoonSoy Sauce
½poundsRaw Small, Shelled Shrimp *
2cupsSliced Mushrooms
6xesScallions, With Tops, Sliced
3cupsHot Cooked Rice
cupChopped Fresh Coriander **

Directions

* Deveined ** Or use Parsley

~--------------------------------------------------------------------- ~- Remove skin from chicken breasts. Carefully cut meat from bones and pull out the pieces of cartilage. Cut meat into strips and set aside. Put bones in large saucepan. Add water, onion, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook slowly, covered, 1 hour. Strain broth into a saucepan. Combine garlic, coriander, chili powder, and soy sauce. Stir into broth.

Bring to a boil. Add chicken, shrimp, and mushrooms. Cook slowly, covered, about 5 minutes, until the shrimp turns pink, and the chicken is tender. Stir in scallions and fresh coriander or parsley.

Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve in bowls over or with rice.