Chinese Chicken Soup

Ingredients

BROTH

3 cups / 750 ml chicken broth 

2 garlic cloves , smashed

1 cm piece of ginger 

1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce 

2 tsp sugar

1½ tbsp chinese cooking wine 

1/4 - 1/2 tsp sesame oil

TOPPINGS & NOODLES

180g fresh egg noodles 

Vegetables of choice

1 cup shredded cooked chicken 

1 scallion

Method of Preparation

Place Broth ingredients in a saucepan over high heat. Place lid on, bring to simmer then reduce to medium high and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to packet directions.

Cut vegetables to desired size. Pick ginger and garlic out of soup broth. Add vegetables and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken then turn the stove off.

Place noodles in bowls. Divide soup and toppings between bowls. Garnish with shallots if using. Great served with chilli paste or fresh chillis.