Coconut Lemongrass Vegetable Ecstasy Soup Recipe

Name: Coconut Lemongrass Vegetable Ecstasy Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 carrots (sliced or julienned); 1 bell pepper, sliced into strips; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 5 cups vegetable broth (or water + boullion); 1 head broccoli, chopped; 2 -3 stalks lemongrass, bruised with meat tenderizer; 4 potatoes, diced (no peeling necessary); 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms or 3 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, in strips; 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (non-tofu protein) (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 3 tablespoons vegetarian fish sauce (pad Thai sauce works); 1 teaspoon Thai curry paste; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup tamarind paste; 2 (16 ounce) cans coconut milk (don't mess with low-fat); 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped; 2 limes, juice of; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 1 cup vegetarian chicken pieces (optional) or 1 cup tofu, chunks (optional)

Servings: persons

3 carrots (sliced or julienned)
1 bell pepper, sliced into strips
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 onion, chopped
5 cups vegetable broth (or water + boullion)
1 head broccoli, chopped
2 -3 stalks lemongrass, bruised with meat tenderizer
4 potatoes, diced (no peeling necessary)
1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms or 3 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, in strips
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (non-tofu protein) (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons vegetarian fish sauce (pad Thai sauce works)
1 teaspoon Thai curry paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup tamarind paste
2 (16 ounce) cans coconut milk (don't mess with low-fat)
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 limes, juice of
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 cup vegetarian chicken pieces (optional) or 1 cup tofu, chunks (optional)

1
Heat coconut oil over medium heat-do not let it smoke-and add carrots, bell pepper, celery and onion. Saute until crisp-tender.
2
Add all ingredients, down to and including tamarind paste: broth, broccoli, lemongrass, potatoes, shitakes, chick peas, ginger, fish sauce, curry paste, soy sauce, tamarind paste.
3
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
4
Reduce heat to simmer: add remaining ingredients and simmer until potatoes are soft. Do taste tests from time to time. If the flavor is lacking, add more tamarind, or soy sauce, or fish sauce, or more curry paste if you like it HOT! You are unlikely to need to salt this soup with all those delicious seasonings. If you don't like the veggie-to-broth ration, add more broth.
5
Remove lemongrass and serve (but put it back in with any leftovers in the fridge; this soup gets better every day). Put some Sriracha on the table for the hot-sauce devotees.

451

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 carrots (sliced or julienned), 1 bell pepper, sliced into strips, 3 stalks celery, sliced, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Coconut Lemongrass Vegetable Ecstasy Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Coconut Lemongrass Vegetable Ecstasy Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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