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Tom Kha Soup (Thai Coconut Soup)

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  • Author: Caroline Phelps
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Soups
  • Method: Stove top
  • Cuisine: Thai

Description

An aromatic Thai coconut soup that will take you back to the streets of Bangkok.


Ingredients

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  • 1 stalk lemongrass (peeled, smashed and finely chopped into rings)
  • 1 1-inch piece galangal or fresh ginger (peeled and chopped into thin strips)
  • 12 straw mushrooms or 7 button mushrooms, chopped in half
  • 2 cups cauliflower (chopped into bite size pieces)
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 fresh Thai chilies (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • granulated sugar (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Put all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until cauliflower is cooked.
  3. Taste the broth and add about 1/2 teaspoon sugar to sweeten the soup if you find it too acidic or salty. Serve hot.

Notes

This Thai coconut soup will keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 3.4 g
  • Sodium: 818.2 mg
  • Fat: 4.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
  • Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
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