Spicy Thai Lemongrass Soup: An authentic taste 2024
Indulge your taste buds in a sensational explosion of flavor with our Spicy Thai Lemongrass Soup.
Ingredients
- Lemongrass stalks: 2 stalks bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Thai chili peppers: 2-3 sliced (adjust according to your spice preference).
- Galangal: 1-inch piece sliced (substitute with ginger if unavailable).
- Kaffir lime leaves: 4-5 leaves torn into pieces.
- Fresh lime juice: 2 tablespoons.
- Fish sauce: 2 tablespoons.
- Coconut milk: 1 can 13.5 oz
- Vegetable or chicken broth: 4 cups
- Mushrooms: 1 cup sliced (choose your favorite variety)
- Tomatoes: 1 medium diced
- Cilantro: For garnish
- Thai basil leaves: For garnish
- Salt: To taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the vegetable or chicken broth and coconut milk. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the lemongrass stalks, Thai chili peppers, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Stir in the mushrooms and tomatoes, and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- Add the fish sauce and fresh lime juice to the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, if needed.
- Remove the pot from heat and discard the lemongrass stalks, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro and Thai basil leaves.
- Serve hot and enjoy the vibrant flavors of Spicy Thai Lemongrass Soup.