Thai
Thai - Soups
Lemongrass 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
- • 300g chicken thigh, sliced
- • 4 cups chicken stock
- • 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed and cut into 3-inch pieces
- • 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- • 3 slices galangal
- • 3 bird's eye chilies, smashed
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp lime juice
- • 200g straw mushrooms, halved
- • Fresh coriander for garnish
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Bring the chicken stock to a boil with the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chilies; simmer for 5 minutes to infuse.
2
Phase 2
Add the chicken and straw mushrooms; simmer for 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice, then taste and adjust.
4
Phase 4
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander.