Gaeng Khae (Spicy Thai Vegetable Soup) Recipe

Name: Gaeng Khae (Spicy Thai Vegetable Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 dried chiles de arbol or Japones chiles; 8 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 stalks lemongrass, minced; 2 shallots, minced ( 1/2 cup); 1 tsp. red miso; 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 cups sliced beet greens, Swiss chard, escarole, turnip greens, or kale; 1 cup turnip or fennel chunks; 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms; 1 cup firm tofu chunks; 1 cup coarsely chopped arugula; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

15 dried chiles de arbol or Japones chiles
8 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 tsp. salt
2 stalks lemongrass, minced
2 shallots, minced ( 1/2 cup)
1 tsp. red miso
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 cups sliced beet greens, Swiss chard, escarole, turnip greens, or kale
1 cup turnip or fennel chunks
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup firm tofu chunks
1 cup coarsely chopped arugula
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley

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To make Chile Paste:
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Soak chiles in bowl of boiling water 30 minutes.
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Drain, pat dry, and finely chop.
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Combine garlic and salt in mortar, and pound with pestle.
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Add lemongrass, shallots, miso, and chiles, pounding and crushing after each addition to make thick paste.
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To make Soup:
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Bring broth to a boil in saucepan over high heat.
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Stir in soy sauce and Chile Paste.
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Add beet greens, turnip, and mushrooms, and bring to a boil.
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Cook 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes.
12
Add tofu, and cook 2 minutes more.
13
Stir in arugula, mint, and parsley, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes, or until herbs wilt.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 dried chiles de arbol or Japones chiles, 8 cloves garlic, peeled, 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 stalks lemongrass, minced, and more.

Yes, Gaeng Khae (Spicy Thai Vegetable 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.

Gaeng Khae (Spicy Thai Vegetable Soup)

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