GET IT READY
- large stock pot
- wooden spoon
GATHER IT
- 6 cups chicken broth
- salt, to taste
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced thinly
- 1 cup organic full-cream or low-fat milk
- fish sauce (patis), to taste
- 2 cups malunggay (Moringa) leaves or spinach, washed and trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions, for garnish
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 lb bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 medium green papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
MAKE IT
Soup:
- Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onions, minced garlic, and thinly sliced ginger.
- Add the bone-in chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot.
- Let the chicken cook for about 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked and tender.
Greens:
- Add the chunks of green papaya and let them cook for about 5-7 mins.
- Pour in the organic milk and stir well.
- Let the soup simmer for another minute.
- Add the Moringa or spinach to the pot and cook for an additional minute.
- Season the soup with fish sauce, black pepper, or salt to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!