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.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken pieces (with bones)
• 3 medium potatoes
• 4 cups water
• 1 large carrot (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 medium tomato (quartered)
• 1 medium onion (peeled and thickly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon crushed peppercorn
• Salt (to taste)

Steps

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Put the chicken pieces in a medium saucepan with just enough water to cover. Cover and bring to a boil. 
3. Drain the water. Rinse the chicken under water to get rid of any impurities.
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.
5. Once the water boils , remove any impurities from the surface with a ladle. Adjust the heat to low.
6. Add the carrot, tomato, onion, and peppercorn. Simmer on very low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
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.
8. Add salt, to taste, and serve.