Spicy Lemongrass Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemongrass Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 stalks lemongrass fresh; 4 red peppers dried; 1 inch ginger sliced; 2 cloves garlic sliced, optional; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup coconut milk fresh, if you can find it; 6 ounces tofu cubes; 1 handful snow peas; 1 handful mushrooms sliced; rice noodles about 4oz; 1/2 lime or more; scallions; lime slices; ginger; lemongrass; coconut milk; garlic; dried red chili peppers; ginger; snow peas; mushrooms

Servings: persons

3 stalks lemongrass fresh
4 red peppers dried
1 inch ginger sliced
2 cloves garlic sliced, optional
3 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup coconut milk fresh, if you can find it
6 ounces tofu cubes
1 handful snow peas
1 handful mushrooms sliced
rice noodles about 4oz
1/2 lime or more
scallions
lime slices
ginger
lemongrass
coconut milk
garlic
dried red chili peppers
ginger
snow peas
mushrooms

1
Chop the lemongrass into 2 inch pieces and then slice down the center, add to the soup pot along with the broth and coconut milk, garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil and them simmer on low for 30 minutes. Once the broth is done simmering you will want to strain it through some cheese cloth. The lemongrass stalks are not edible, I found that out the hard way.
2
Bring the broth back to a simmer and add the tofu, mushrooms, snow peas and the rice noodles.
3
You can add the lime juice at any time.
4
I added some lime juice at the beginning and then some at the end before serving.
5
Simmer until the noodles are soft.
6
Garnish with grated ginger or scallions.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 stalks lemongrass fresh, 4 red peppers dried, 1 inch ginger sliced, 2 cloves garlic sliced, optional, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lemongrass 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Lemongrass Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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