Spicy Lemongrass Soup
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November 18, 2024
Prepare the Broth:
- Chop the lemongrass into 2-inch pieces and slice each piece down the center to release its flavor.
- Add the lemongrass, broth, coconut milk, garlic, and ginger to a soup pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Strain the broth through cheesecloth to remove the lemongrass stalks, as they are not edible.
Build the Soup:
- Return the strained broth to the pot and bring it back to a simmer.
- Add tofu, mushrooms, snow peas, and rice noodles to the pot.
- Add lime juice at any stage for a tangy kick—some at the beginning and a little more just before serving works well.
Cook and Serve:
- Simmer the soup until the rice noodles are tender.
- Garnish with grated ginger or sliced scallions for a fresh and aromatic finish.
- Serve hot and enjoy the vibrant, spicy flavors!
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Ingredients:
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| 2stalks lemongrass fresh | |
| 3 peppers dried, red | |
| 1inch ginger sliced | |
| 2cloves garlic sliced | |
| 3cups vegetable broth | |
| 0.5cup coconut milk if you can find it fresh, canned | |
| 6oz tofu cubes | |
| 1handful snow peas | |
| 1handful mushrooms sliced | |
| 4oz rice noodles | |
| 4 juice of lime | |
| 1slices ginger grated, for garnish |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Broth
1. Chop the lemongrass into 2-inch pieces and slice each piece down the center to release its flavor. | 2. Add the lemongrass, broth, coconut milk, garlic, and ginger to a soup pot. | 3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer on low for 30 minutes. | 4. Strain the broth through cheesecloth to remove the lemongrass stalks, as they are not edible.
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2.
Build the Soup
1. Return the strained broth to the pot and bring it back to a simmer. | 2. Add tofu, mushrooms, snow peas, and rice noodles to the pot. | 3. Add lime juice at any stage for a tangy kick—some at the beginning and a little more just before serving works well.
Mark as complete
3.
Cook and Serve
1. Simmer the soup until the rice noodles are tender. | 2. Garnish with grated ginger or sliced scallions for a fresh and aromatic finish. | 3. Serve hot and enjoy the vibrant, spicy flavors!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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