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Tom Kha Soup (Thai Coconut Soup)
An aromatic Thai coconut soup that will take you back to the streets of Bangkok.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 12 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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.