Thai Lemongrass and Chile Soup Recipe

Name: Thai Lemongrass and Chile Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes; 1 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro; 2 to 3 small hot green chilies, seeded and halved (optional); 2 Tbs. soy sauce; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 large lemongrass stalks, peeled and cut into 4-inch pieces; 3 dried Thai kaffir lime leaves (optional); 1 tsp. canola or vegetable oil; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 1 tsp. peeled, minced fresh gingerroot; 2 tsp. roasted chile paste; 1 1/2 cups chopped oyster or white mushrooms; 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro
2 to 3 small hot green chilies, seeded and halved (optional)
2 Tbs. soy sauce
4 cups vegetable broth
2 large lemongrass stalks, peeled and cut into 4-inch pieces
3 dried Thai kaffir lime leaves (optional)
1 tsp. canola or vegetable oil
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. peeled, minced fresh gingerroot
2 tsp. roasted chile paste
1 1/2 cups chopped oyster or white mushrooms
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice

1
In medium saucepan, heat vegetable broth to a simmer with lemongrass stalks and dried lime leaves if desired.
2
In small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring often, about 30 seconds.
4
When broth has simmered for 5 minutes, remove lemongrass and lime leaves and discard.
5
Add cooked garlic and ginger to broth.
6
Return broth to a boil and stir in chile paste and mushrooms.
7
Cook until mushrooms have wilted, about 30 seconds, then stir in lime juice and soy sauce.
8
Remove from heat and ladle soup into small bowls.
9
Top each bowl with a few tomatoes, a little cilantro and a small pinch of hot green chilies if desired.
10
Alternatively, mix tomatoes and chilies together and place in a small serving bowl.
11
Set on the table for people to help themselves.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro, 2 to 3 small hot green chilies, seeded and halved (optional), 2 Tbs. soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Thai Lemongrass and Chile 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.

Thai Lemongrass and Chile Soup

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