Malaysian Potato, Carrot, and Tomato Soup—Malaysia ABC Soup
A simple-to-make Malaysian soup with basic and hearty ingredients including chicken, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes.
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- Serves: 3 persons
Ingredients
- 1pound chicken pieces (with bones)
- 3medium potatoes
- 4cups water
- 1large carrot (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1medium tomato (quartered)
- 1medium onion (peeled and thickly sliced)
- 1teaspoon crushed peppercorn
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Put the chicken pieces in a medium saucepan with just enough water to cover. Cover and bring to a boil.Step 3
Drain the water. Rinse the chicken under water to get rid of any impurities.Step 4
Fill a double boiler or a medium soup pot with 4 cups of water. Add the prepared chicken, cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat.Step 5
Once the water boils , remove any impurities from the surface with a ladle. Adjust the heat to low.Step 6
Add the carrot, tomato, onion, and peppercorn. Simmer on very low heat for 1 1/2 hours.Step 7
Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Add to the soup. Continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the carrots and potatoes are tender, and still holding their shape, another 2 1/2 hours.Step 8
Add salt, to taste, and serve.