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Chicken Macaroni Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger

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Who doesn’t like a super simple comfort food?! My girl and hubby was feeling a little under the weather after we came back from our trip, so the hubs requested for me to make him this. However, this soup has a little Asian twist to it. Ginger and lemongrass was added for the extra soothing benefits, and it was a bonus that it added so much more flavour to the broth. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, can help sooth tummy problems, relieves nausea, and fight sore throat & nose congestion. What’s more it improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body. Lemongrass contains anti-microbial and anti-bacterial, can help relieve aches and pains, being down fever, promotes better digestion, and has cancer-fighting anti oxidant. The fresh basil gives the whole meal an extra oomph~! Basil also has great health benefits, as it is an anti-inflammatory, rich in anti-oxidant, and the best part is that it has anti-aging properties! It was an instant hit, and hubs wants me to put this on a weekly rotating menu. Great meal to serve on a cold weather day too!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1 med yellow onion, roots removed and halved
  • 2-3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 med carrot, cut to 1 inch pieces
  • 2 russet potatoes, cut to 1.5 inch pieces
  • 1 inch thumb old ginger, sliced 
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 lemongrass, bruised
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 servings of macaroni, cooked in salted water till al dente
  • 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
  • handful of basil leaves
  • Parsley for garnishing

Bring chicken stock to a boil.
Add celery, onion, potato, carrot, garlic, bay leaf, lemongrass, and ginger.
Bring to boil.
Lower heat, allow to simmer for 25 mins or until potatoes and carrot are tender and can be easily pierce through by a fork.

Remove garlic, onion, bay leaf, and lemongrass.
Serve with cooked macaroni, topped with 1/4 cup shredded chicken, and a little black pepper.
Garnish with fresh basil, and parsley.

Bon appetit!!

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4 Comments

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    Monu Teena
    20 November, 2013 at 5:38 am

    Winters are on , thanks for sharing the soup recipe… nice recipe you have shared.. try to visit mine.. When time permits.. i love to have your feedback.. you have got a nice blog Recipes Passion happy blogging.. have a good day!

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      delishar
      21 November, 2013 at 1:17 am

      Hi Monu! Thank you for visiting my blog! I love your diverse cooking, and will love to draw some inspiration from your recipes when I create mine. Especially when it comes to Indian or Arabian cooking and spices! Have a great day!

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    Monu Teena
    21 November, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Thank you so much shar kay for the lovely remarks that matter me a lot. That's so sweet of you dear :-* you have got a great collection too plus including the desserts and the recipes you have shared too good! We will try to keep in touch <3 love

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      delishar
      21 November, 2013 at 12:35 pm

      Most definitely babe! 😉

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