Serves 6

6 cups strong chicken broth

1 lime, washed and sliced

2 stalks lemongrass

6 slices fresh ginger

3 cloves garlic, pressed

⅓ cup basil, chopped

1 onion, chopped

4 chicken breast halves, diced

4 turkey sausage links, cut in 1-inch slices

18 button mushrooms

• Combine chicken broth, lime slices, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, basil, and onion in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.

• Ladle broth into 1 or more hot pots or fondue pots and place over heating source.

• Thread skewers with chicken breast cubes, turkey sausage, and button mushrooms. Have guests cook skewers in simmering broth.

Hot Pot Veggies

If you're skilled with chopsticks, heads of baby bok choy and chunks of eggplant or summer squash can be dropped into a hot pot and retrieved when tender. Otherwise, try strainers or slotted spoons.