Fragrant Country Style Soup

Ingredients
1kg mutton ribs, chopped
3 litres hot water
100g onions, quartered
150g carrot, cut into wedges
150g tomato, cubed
250g potatoes, cut into wedges
2–3 tbsp oil Spices (A)
5cm cinnamon stick
3 star anise
6 cloves
5 cardamoms
1 whole nutmeg, cracked
1 tbsp white peppercorns,
1 tsp black peppercorns Spices (B) – mixed with enough water into a paste
1 tsp fennel powder
1 tsp cumin powder
6 tbsp coriander powder Seasoning
Salt to taste
1 cube chicken stock seasoning
Sugar to taste

Thickening
1½ tbsp potato flour mixed with 2 tbsp water

Garnishing
Some coriander leaves and shallot crisps

Method
Trim fat from mutton pieces and blanch in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove and drain well. Heat oil in a pot of and sauté spices (A) until fragrant. Add spices (B) and fry until aromatic. Add mutton and onions. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Cook covered for 30 minutes. Add carrot, tomato and potatoes and continue to simmer for 30-40 minutes or until meat is tender and the flavour of the soup is enhanced. Add thickening and adjust with seasoning to taste. Garnish before serving.


Thanks to Amy Beh