Vietnamese Tomato And Lemongrass Soup Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Tomato And Lemongrass Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 shallots thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/8 teaspoon pepper flakes red chilli; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1 pound lemongrass; 1 inch fresh ginger root; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons sauce nuoc nam, fish sauce; 1 lime; 1 quart organic chicken broth; cilantro for garnish; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 shallots thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper flakes red chilli
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 pound lemongrass
1 inch fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons sauce nuoc nam, fish sauce
1 lime
1 quart organic chicken broth
cilantro for garnish
salt
pepper

1
Heat the oil in a large soup pot.
2
Add the sliced shallots in the vegetable oil until softened.
3
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and stir for one minute.
4
Add the crushed tomatoes and the lemongrass stalk, fresh ginger, sugar and nuoc nam sauce and stir.
5
Add the chicken broth.
6
Bring to a boil and then let it simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Add juice of one lime and stir.
8
Remove the lemongrass stalks and add salt and pepper to taste.
9
Add more nuoc nam and red pepper flakes if necessary.
10
Variation: Add soft tofu, cut into cubes during the last five minutes when the soup is simmering.

220

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 shallots thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1/8 teaspoon pepper flakes red chilli, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Tomato And 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!

Vietnamese Tomato And Lemongrass Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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