Soto ayam is yellow chicken soup, originated from Java. This soup is very popular in Indonesia. Served warm, it is considered comfort food by the Indonesian. The yellow soup broth is poured on bowls with shredded chicken, vermicelli, fried sliced potatoes, and hard boiled eggs. Add some lime juice to this dish to add some zing. Spices for this soup is lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, lime leaves, pepper, garlic and shallots.