Hearty Klaten-Style Chicken Soup with Fresh Herbs

Klaten-Style Chicken Soup (Sop Ayam Klaten ala Pak Min)

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of kampung chicken (free-range chicken)
• 1 large carrot
• 1 large potato
• Water, as needed
• 1 stalk of lemongrass
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 kaffir lime leaf
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, crushed
• Ground pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Chicken bouillon powder, to taste
• Cooking oil
• Chopped fresh celery and scallions, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Clean the chicken thoroughly and cut it into pieces. Boil the chicken in water until tender. Once cooked, set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat some cooking oil in a pot. Add the crushed garlic, ginger, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaf, and lemongrass. Sauté until fragrant.

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3. Cook Vegetables: Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables. Add the diced potatoes and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are tender.

4. Combine Ingredients: Add the boiled chicken pieces into the pot. Season with ground pepper, salt, sugar, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.

5. Simmer: Allow the soup to come to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for a few minutes.

6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped celery and scallions. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Klaten-style chicken soup that’s both simple and satisfying!