ABC Soup

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Work top to bottom — prep ahead while timers run

Gather everything first, then follow the steps

Protein· 1

  • 100 g chicken breast (cubed)100g

Carbs· 1

  • 80 g potato (chunks)80g

Vegetables· 4

  • 80 g tomato (1, in wedges)80g
  • 60 g carrot (chunks)60g
  • 40 g corn kernels40g
  • 30 g red onion (chunks)30g

Spices· 3

  • ½ chicken stock cube (4 g)(staple)4g
  • a pinch of salt(staple)2g
  • a pinch of white pepper(staple)1g
  1. Prep
    Prep

    Cut the chicken breast into chunks, start it in cold water, bring to a boil, cook 1 min, then lift out and rinse off the scum.

    Why? Blanching first removes blood and impurities so the broth stays clear. Using chicken breast instead of ribs means there's barely any fat to begin with — no skimming required.

    Tip: This blanch only needs 1 min — don't overdo it or the chicken turns tough.

    Next up:Add about 600 ml water to the pot with the chicken, potato, carrot, onion and half a stock cube; bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 10 min.

  2. Cook
    Cook 10 min · hands-free

    Add about 600 ml water to the pot with the chicken, potato, carrot, onion and half a stock cube; bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 10 min.

    ↔ Meanwhile: While this simmers for 10 min, cut the tomato into wedges and measure out the corn — the next step then goes straight in, no rushing.
    Why? Root vegetables and onion release natural sweetness with a longer simmer; using just half a stock cube keeps sodium down and lets the vegetables carry the flavour.
    Watch out: Keep it at a gentle simmer — a hard rolling boil for too long makes the broth cloudy.
    10:00

    Next up:Add the tomato wedges and corn kernels, and simmer another 5 min until everything is tender.

  3. Cook 5 min · hands-free

    Add the tomato wedges and corn kernels, and simmer another 5 min until everything is tender.

    Why? Adding tomato later keeps its bright sweet-tang and stops it dissolving completely; the corn brings a natural sweetness so the soup needs no sugar.

    Tip: For a deeper tomato flavour, toss in an extra half tomato — the tang comes through more.

    05:00

    Next up:Taste, season with a pinch of salt and white pepper, then ladle into a bowl and serve.

  4. Serve
    Serve

    Taste, season with a pinch of salt and white pepper, then ladle into a bowl and serve.

    Why? Seasoning at the end lets you adjust salt to the vegetables' own sweetness so it never turns too salty — a low-calorie, veg-packed bowl that's warming and filling.

    Tip: Pair with a small bowl of brown rice for a full meal, or sip it on its own as a light bite.