Chicken Papaya Soup is a nutritious and comforting dish that highlights the natural sweetness of papaya paired with tender chicken. This flavorful soup is easy to prepare and makes a delightful addition to any family meal. With its rich broth and wholesome ingredients, it’s perfect for warming up on cooler days or enjoying with a bowl of rice or fresh noodles.
Main Ingredients to make chicken papaya soup
The main ingredients for this chicken papaya soup are simple, easy to find, and essential for creating a flavorful dish. Each ingredient plays a key role in balancing the nutrition and taste of the soup.
- Chicken: Choose fresh chicken, using thighs, wings, or breast based on preference. Chicken provides a natural sweetness and tenderness to the soup.
- Papaya: Use either green or ripe papaya, depending on your taste. Papaya adds a refreshing and nutritious touch, rich in vitamins A and C.
- Onion, garlic, ginger: These ingredients are sautéed to enhance the aroma and remove any strong chicken odor, while adding warmth and depth of flavor.
- Seasonings: Includes salt, pepper, and optional sugar to taste, giving the soup a savory balance.
- Cilantro, green onions: Added at the end to bring a fresh fragrance and complete the dish with a burst of flavor.
How to choose fresh chicken
- Select chicken with a moderate size and weight – not too small or too large. Chickens that are too small may be underdeveloped, while those that are too large may have been injected with water or growth enhancers.
- Fresh chicken will have a thin, golden-yellow skin that feels smooth to the touch.
- Avoid buying chicken with bruises, blood clots, or an unusual bad odor.
How to choose fresh papaya
- Choose papayas with smooth, shiny skin, free from bruises or insect bites. They should feel heavy in the hand.
- For a sweeter and more flavorful soup, select papayas that are slightly ripe. Avoid fully ripe ones, as they won’t taste as good when cooked.
- Do not buy papayas that are damaged, bruised, or have an unpleasant odor.
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Recipe and How to make Chicken Papaya Soup
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1/4 of a whole chicken (300g – 500g)
- Papaya: 1/2 fruit (500g)
- Lemongrass: 2 stalks
- Green onions: 2 stalks
- Shallots: 3 bulbs (minced)
- Cooking oil: 1/2 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Common seasonings: A little (salt, seasoning powder, sugar, monosodium glutamate, ground pepper)
Instructions
- Prepare and marinate the chicken: – To remove any unpleasant odor from the chicken, rub salt all over the surface, then rinse it clean and let it drain. – Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with minced shallots, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. – Mix well and let it sit for about 1 hour to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the other ingredients:– Peel the papaya and soak it for about 5 minutes to remove the sap.– Rinse it clean and cut it into pieces about the thickness of a finger.– Remove the roots and wilted leaves from the green onions, rinse, and cut them into 2-finger-length sections.– Rinse the lemongrass, smash it, and cut it into sections.
- Chicken papaya soup:– Place a pot on the stove and add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil.Once the oil is hot, add the lemongrass and sauté until fragrant.– Add the marinated chicken and sauté for about 3 minutes until slightly browned.Pour in 1.5 liters of water and bring it to a boil.– When the water boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer the chicken for about 30 minutes.– After 30 minutes, when the water has reduced a bit, add 500ml of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and the papaya.Cook for another 10 minutes until the papaya is soft.– Finally, add the green onions and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Final product:– The chicken papaya soup is a nutritious dish perfect for changing up family meals.– The chicken is tender, and the papaya is sweet and creamy, complemented by a rich broth.– This dish is best enjoyed hot and can be served with white rice or fresh noodles, making it delicious and flavorful.
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