Lemongrass-Ginger Soup with Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Lemongrass-Ginger Soup with Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups good-quality chicken stock; 3 lemongrass stalks; 4 nickel-sized slices peeled fresh ginger; 3 to 4 small fresh hot chiles, minced (optional); 2 tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce), or to taste; 6 to 8 ounces roughly chopped oyster mushrooms; Salt (optional); 2 teaspoons minced lime leaves or lime zest; Juice of 1 lime; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

6 cups good-quality chicken stock
3 lemongrass stalks
4 nickel-sized slices peeled fresh ginger
3 to 4 small fresh hot chiles, minced (optional)
2 tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce), or to taste
6 to 8 ounces roughly chopped oyster mushrooms
Salt (optional)
2 teaspoons minced lime leaves or lime zest
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

1
Heat the stock over medium heat.
2
Trim two of the lemongrass stalks of their toughest outer layers, then bruise them with the back of a knife; cut them into sections and add them to the stock with the ginger and about one-fourth of the minced chiles if youre using them.
3
Simmer for about 15 minutes, longer if you have the time.
4
(You can prepare the recipe in advance up to this point; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days before proceeding.)
5
Peel all the hard layers off the remaining stalk of lemongrass and mince its tender inner core.
6
When youre just about ready to eat the soup, remove the lemongrass and ginger.
7
Add 1 tablespoon of the nam pla and the chopped mushrooms.
8
Taste the broth and add more chiles if you like, as well as some salt if necessary.
9
In the bottom of each of 4 warmed bowls, sprinkle a little chile if using, lime leaves or zest, lime juice, cilantro, and minced lemongrass.
10
Ladle the soup into the bowls and add a teaspoon of nam pla to each bowl.
11
Serve piping hot.

733

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups good-quality chicken stock, 3 lemongrass stalks, 4 nickel-sized slices peeled fresh ginger, 3 to 4 small fresh hot chiles, minced (optional), and more.

Yes, Lemongrass-Ginger Soup with Mushrooms 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.

Lemongrass-Ginger Soup with Mushrooms

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