Thai Hot and Sour Soup
Description
Packed with flavor and spice, this simple chicken soup is an excellent starter to a Thai style dinner.
Ingredients
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3 cups chicken stock
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1 tablespoon tom yum paste
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1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
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3 stalks lemon grass, chopped
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2 makrut lime leaves
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2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - shredded
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4 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon chopped green chile pepper
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1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
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1 sprig fresh basil, chopped
Directions
1
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in the tom yum paste and garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon grass and lime leaves. Place the chicken in the saucepan, and cook 5 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
2
Mix in the mushrooms. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and green chile pepper. Continue cooking until well blended. Remove from heat, and serve warm with the coriander and basil.