A traditional Southeast Asian soup, particularly popular in Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine, typically containing meat and vegetables in broth.
From Malay/Indonesian 'soto,' possibly derived from Chinese 'shaotang' meaning 'clear soup.' The dish and name spread throughout Southeast Asia through trade and cultural exchange.
Soto represents the beautiful culinary fusion of Southeast Asia - Chinese soup techniques, Indian spices, and local ingredients created hundreds of regional variations, each family guarding their secret blend like a treasured heirloom.
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