Delicious Filipino Chicken Soup
Tinolang Manok is a traditional Filipino chicken soup dish that is both flavorful and nutritious, made with chicken, ginger, and squash. It is a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken pieces
- 2 medium-sized squash
- 2 inches fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 lemongrass stalks
- fresh spinach leaves or chili leaves
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the sliced ginger until fragrant.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, water, fish sauce, salt, and pepper to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chicken for 20 minutes or until it is cooked through.
- Add the sliced squash and bruised lemongrass to the pot and simmer for another 10-15 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the Tinolang Manok hot, garnished with fresh spinach leaves or chili leaves.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh spinach leaves or chili leaves.