Lemongrass Soup With Shrimp

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   Add the water/stock to a sauce pan. Crush the lemongrass and cilantro root in a stone mortar & pestle or with the butt of a knife, then add them to the water. Tear the lime leaves to release flavor, and throw them in too along with the galangal.

2. 2

   Turn on your heat to medium high, and bring to a boil. Boil your herbs for about 5 minutes or so, to release the flavors. The color of the water should be a light green when you're finished.

3. 3

   Add the mushrooms, and chilies and boil for 2-3 more minutes, until mushrooms are soft.

4. 4

   Add the sliced tomato, and cook until soft, probably less than a minute.

5. 5

   Turn off the heat. Add your soy sauce, sugar, and at the very end the lime juice. Taste to make sure the flavor is right... It should be very sour & spicy. You may need to add more lime juice depending on how sour your limes are.

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   Transfer to a bowl and garnish with one shrimp and cilantro leaves.

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