Indonesian Mixed Chicken Soup Delight

Sup Ayam Campur

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken breast, diced
• 2 chicken wings, cut into 4 pieces
• 4 cups of water
• 1 potato, peeled and diced
• 5 green beans, trimmed and cut lengthwise
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 5 beef meatballs
• 6 quail eggs
• 2 stalks of celery
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 5 shallots
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 candlenuts, toasted until golden
• 2 inches of turmeric, roasted and crushed
• 2 teaspoons white pepper powder
• 2 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon MSG-free chicken bouillon
• 1 teaspoon butter or margarine

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Broth:

   • In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the cleaned and cut chicken wings along with the celery stalks.
   • Continue to boil until fragrant, and the liquid reduces to about 3 cups. Make sure the water is boiling before adding the chicken pieces.

2. Make the Spice Paste:

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   • While the broth is cooking, blend the shallots, garlic, and toasted candlenuts into a fine paste.
   • Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste along with the white pepper and roasted turmeric. Sauté until the mixture is fragrant and fully cooked.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • Add the sautéed spice paste into the boiling broth. Pour in an additional 2 cups of water, then add the oyster sauce and salt. Bring the mixture back to a boil.
   • Once boiling, add the diced chicken breast, quail eggs, and beef meatballs. Cook until the chicken breast is fully cooked.

4. Add Vegetables:

   • When the chicken breast is done, add the sliced carrots and diced potatoes to the pot. Cook until they are half-tender.
   • Next, add the green beans. Once they begin to soften, add the shredded cabbage. Cook until all the vegetables are tender.

5. Finish and Serve:

   • Stir in the butter or margarine until melted, then add the MSG-free chicken bouillon. Mix well and adjust the seasoning to taste.
   • Turn off the heat and serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped celery leaves.

Enjoy this hearty and nourishing Sup Ayam Campur, perfect for a comforting meal at any time of the day!