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Low Carb Indonesian Chicken Soup (Soto Ayam) Recipe

Name: Low Carb Indonesian Chicken Soup (Soto Ayam) Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 60 minutes
Yield: 5 servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Yield

servings

Ingredients

1 pound bone-in chicken (or chicken breast)
10 cups water
½ inch galangal (or ginger root)
1 stalk lemongrass (cut into pieces)
3 kaffirs lime leaves
1 cube chicken bouillon (optional)
½ tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil (for sautéing)

Spices to be ground into paste:

6 pieces whole candle nuts (or macadamia nuts (optional)
3 garlic cloves
1 medium shallot
½ inch ginger (fresh, peeled)
½ teaspoon ground turmeric

Optional garnish:

1 cup green cabbage (thinly sliced)
2 hards boiled eggs (cut into quarters)
Fried shallot
2 stalks green onion (thinly sliced)
lime (wedges)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

2 cup

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fat

Calories

166

Indonesian Chicken Soup, or Soto Ayam, is a warm, comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners. With tender chicken and aromatic ingredients like lemongrass and galangal, this low-carb recipe has just 3 grams of carbs per serving, making it a great option for anyone exploring keto-friendly meals. It's also ideal for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy a wholesome bowl throughout the week while supporting your health goals.

Instructions

In medium-large pot, add water and chicken. Cook until the water boils. Take out the chicken and separate bone and meat. Discard the bone and shred the meat. If you use chicken breast just shred the meat.
Add lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal (or ginger) to the broth.
Sauté the spice paste until fragrant. Put the sautéed spices and shredded chicken into the broth.
Add celery and boil about 20 minutes longer.
Add bouillon cubes and salt. Mix well. Let simmer for 5 minutes and remove from the heat.
To serve: add sliced cabbage to the bottom of a bowl and laddle soup over top. Top with garnishes of choice (boiled egg, fried onions, green onions, and lime wedges)

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