Courtesy of StrongerTogether.coop

Time: 35 Minutes
Serves: 4

Don’t let the complexity of flavors in this delightful Thai soup fool you—it’s quick and easy to prepare. Works great as a main dish and can easily go vegetarian with tofu and tamari.

Ingredients

  • 3 c chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 half-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, peeled, trimmed and minced
  • 1/2 c fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and diced
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 c carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 c mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 c light coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, minced
  • 12 oz white fish fillets (such as tilapia or flounder), cut into 2-inch wide pieces

Preparation
In a large stock pot, combine the broth, ginger, lemongrass, lime juice, jalapeños and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms, coconut milk, cilantro, and fish. Return to a simmer and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the fish is thoroughly cooked.

Serving Suggestions
Just add a spring roll appetizer to this main-dish soup for a quick meal. Substitute small chunks of extra firm tofu for the fish, and use tamari instead of fish sauce for a vegetarian version. If you spot oyster mushrooms in the produce aisle, use these for an even more authentically Thai dish.