A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Toast half the garlic cloves in a dry pot until golden and fragrant.
Add the chicken stock, remaining raw garlic, and crushed peppercorns to the pot; simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the chicken drumsticks and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
Stir in the fish sauce and soy sauce.
Cook the rice noodles in the broth for 2 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and top with spring onions and fried garlic slices.