Spicy Thai Coconut Soup
This soup, otherwise known in Thailand as Tom Kha, gets its name from tom, meaning soup, and kha, meaning “galangal,” a type of aromatic root vegetable. Make this quick and easy Thai classic at home, fragrant with herbs and spices, for dinner tonight.
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What you need
Ingredients
How to prepare
Instructions
Remove tough outer leaves from lemongrass; trim base and top of stalk, and finely chop tender core. Set aside.
Heat coconut oil in large high-sided saucepan; cook garlic, ginger and lemongrass for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add onion, mushrooms and bell pepper; cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until softened.
In large bowl, whisk together 4 1/2 cups water, Maggi powdered coconut milk, Maggi Bouillon, chili paste and fish sauce; pour over vegetables. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Spoon into bowls. Garnish with cilantro, basil and green onions.
Tips
Tip
For an authentic Thai cooking method, use a wok to cook your vegetables.
Tip
For a vegan soup, substitute soy sauce for fish sauce.
Tip
Add shredded chicken or tofu for extra protein if desired.
Tip
Mix together any leftover soup with mashed potatoes the next day for a uniquely delicious side dish.