Thai
Thai - Soups
Lime Basil 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 chicken breast, sliced
- • 150g thin rice noodles
- • 4 cups chicken stock
- • 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed
- • 4 kaffir lime leaves
- • 3 bird's eye chilies, smashed
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 2 tbsp lime juice
- • 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- • Fresh coriander for garnish
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the chicken stock with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chilies for 5 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Add the chicken breast and poach for 6 minutes until just cooked.
3
Phase 3
Add the rice noodles and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
4
Phase 4
Remove from heat, then stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
5
Phase 5
Tear in the Thai basil leaves, ladle into bowls, and garnish with coriander.