CHICKEN MISUA NOODLE SOUP with SPONGE GOURD

It's rainy season again and what is the best way to do these gloomy days than to stay home and eat or drink something hot or warm to ease the coldness of the weather. Well, coffee might be on top of your lists when it comes to must-haves during this season but will it hurt you to try something new? A Soup, perhaps?  A noodle soup! Try my recipe of Chicken Misua Noodle soup with sponge gourd. It is a very simple recipe and very easy to prepare as well. I hope you enjoy. Don't forget to share it with your love ones.

INGREDIENTS:
1 pack Misua Noodles
1/4 kilo Chicken (with bones), cut into small pieces
1 Sponge Gourd (Patola), sliced
1 medium size Onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves of Garlic (chopped)
1 slice of fresh Ginger
2 teaspoon Ground black pepper
2 tablespoon Salt (add to match your taste)
Parsley for garnishing (alternative: spring onion)

PROCEDURE:
1. Boil water in a medium size pan. Put the chicken and ginger and cook it for 15 minutes.  Strain the chicken. Don't throw the chicken broth. Set aside.
2. In a separate pan, put the oil and sautee onion and garlic. Then, Add the chicken and sponge gourd.
3. Put at least 5 cups of broth from the chicken broth earlier. Let it simmer.
4. Add the salt and black pepper.
5. Add the Misua Noodles. Cook it for 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Serve with Chopped parsley. Good for 6 to 5 persons.

Enjoy!

Lots of Love,

JUSTINE