Thai
Thai - Soups
Asparagus Soup
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • 250g asparagus, trimmed and cut into 4cm lengths
- • 200g medium prawns, peeled and deveined
- • 150g firm tofu, cubed
- • 5 cups chicken stock
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp soy sauce
- • 1 tsp white pepper
- • 3 spring onions, sliced
- • Fresh coriander for garnish
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
2
Phase 2
In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a gentle boil and add the minced garlic.
3
Phase 3
Add the tofu and prawns; simmer for 4 minutes until the prawns turn pink.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the asparagus, fish sauce, soy sauce, and white pepper; simmer 2 minutes more.
5
Phase 5
Ladle into bowls, top with spring onions, and garnish with fresh coriander.