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Thai Coconut-Lemongrass Soup

Thai Coconut-Lemongrass Soup is a popular and delicious Thai soup that is bursting with flavor. This soup combines the sweet and creamy flavors of coconut milk with the aromatic and tangy flavors of lemongrass and fresh herbs. It is often served with a variety of other ingredients, such as shrimp, mushrooms, and chili peppers, to make it even more flavorful. This soup is easy to make and can be a great way to introduce guests to the flavors of Thailand.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger, lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Step 2

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 3

Stir in the cilantro and basil. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat and serve.

Comments

Anonymous

Thai Coconut-Lemongrass Soup is a delicious and fragrant soup. The coconut flavor is balanced perfectly with the subtle lemongrass taste. It's a perfect choice for a hearty and savory meal.

Anonymous

Delicious! Thai Coconut-Lemongrass Soup is a wonderfully flavorful soup - the perfect balance of sweet coconut, sour lemongrass and aromatic herbs. The perfect winter comfort food.

Anonymous

This Thai Coconut-Lemongrass Soup is incredibly flavourful and easy to make. The combination of the creamy coconut broth and the zing of the lemongrass is simply delightful. Highly recommend!