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International Produce

Taro Leaf and Chicken Soup

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Important: Taro leaves are toxic when raw and must be cooked or soaked for several hours before they can be used.
Taro leave shave a slightly nutty taste with a subtle flavor similar to spinach. They contain high amounts of vitamins A and C and are a good source of protein.

Directions

In a soup pot, sauté the onion, garlic and ginger in the coconut oil until golden brown. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Chop the taro leaves into bite size pieces and add to the boiling stock.
Simmer for 25 minutes. Add the chicken meat, salt and pepper, cook another.
10 minutes and serve.

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