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Thai Lemongrass Chicken and Vegetable Soup

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Rett Soup
Kategori Thai
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until the onion softens.
  • Add the lemongrass and chicken strips. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
  • Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Add the carrots, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still firm.
  • Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and add salt and black pepper as needed.
  • Remove the lemongrass pieces before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh cilantro.

merknader

Bruise the lemongrass well before adding it so the flavor releases into the broth. If you prefer a milder taste, reduce the fish sauce to one tablespoon and add more lime at the table. Leftovers reheat gently on the stove without losing texture.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Equipment: Large Pot, Knife, Cutting Board