PREPARATION
- In a stockpot add water, ginger, garlic and all whole spices over medium heat.
- Add coarsely chopped carrot, celery, onions and lemongrass. Bring to a boil.
- Add chicken into the stockpot. Add turmeric and salt.
- Boil for 5 mins, then cover and simmer for at least 20 mins or until chicken is fully cooked and falling off the bone.
- Using tongs, pull out the chicken pieces and shred them using a fork.
- Using a sieve, strain the soup into another stockpot.
- To clear the strained liquid, add shredded chicken, sliced carrots and zucchini and simmer while covered for another 5-7 mins.
- Pour soup into bowls. Squeeze lemon over it and garnish with fresh coriander. Slurp away!