Malaysian Potato, Carrot, and Tomato Soup—Malaysia ABC Soup
A popular soup in Asian cuisines, this is called ABC soup because it is super easy to prepare—as simple as ABC. The other reason for the name is that it's filled with vitamins A, B, and C. The combination of carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes add to the healthy soup, while the chicken ensures it's full of flavor. Though it does take some time, it's simple, delicious, and excellent comfort food. This particular recipe is a Malaysian-style ABC soup, though it's not much different than those found in Chinese restaurants.
Soups generally taste nicer if you use a double boiler, a two-tiered soup pot with the bottom pot filled with water. The soup in the upper pot is steamed by the boiling water in the bottom pot. This gentler way of cooking soup releases the flavors from the ingredients gradually, and the result is a sweeter-tasting soup. If you do not have a double boiler, just simmer the soup on the lowest heat possible.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bone-in chicken pieces
- 4 cups water, more as needed
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium tomato, quartered
- 1 medium onion, thickly sliced
- 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
- 3 medium potatoes
- Kosher salt, to taste
Steps to Make It
Gather the ingredients.
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Put the chicken pieces in a medium saucepan with just enough water to cover. Cover and bring to a boil. Read More…