Chicken Noodle Soup

Method

Step 1

Heat a pot over medium heat and add oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, carrot and celery.

Step 2

Cook till the onion is translucent

Step 3

Add bay leaves, cloves, star anise, peppercorn, fresh thyme, and mix well.

Step 4

Add the seasoning cube and stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 5

Add the chicken breast, add water and boil.

Step 6

Keep on a gentle simmer for 45 - 60 minutes (till the carrots are soft and chicken is fully cooked)

Step 7

If the stock has reduced too much, splash 1/2 a cup of water into the broth

Step 8

Remove from the heat; remove the chicken from the broth and shred the meat (discard the bones)

Step 9

Check and correct the seasoning of the stock if required

Step 10

Boil the noodles in water till cooked; strain all water and wash the noodles to remove any excess starch

Step 11

Add the noodles to the broth along with the chicken; stir to combine

Step 12

Sprinkle chopped parsley

Step 13

Serve immediately