Thai Coconut Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• ¾ cup onion, julienned
• 8 large chunks ginger
• 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 red jalapeño chile (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon green curry paste or curry powder
• 4 kafir lime leaves
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 6-8 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup green onions, sliced
• 2-3 cups tofu or veggies, cubed
• 1 cup fresh chopped basil (Thai or sweet)
• 1½ cups coconut milk
• 1½ Tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oil and sauté onion, ginger, garlic and jalapeño (optional).
2. Add curry paste and lime leaves when onions are soft. Sauté 2-3 more minutes, stirring the whole time.
3. Add broth, bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.
4. Add the mushrooms, green onions and tofu (or veggies). Bring to a boil, then add basil and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, then turn off heat.
5. Garnish with lime juice and fresh cilantro. Serve alone or over jasmine rice or Thai sticky rice. Enjoy!

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