I'm not really much of a soup person. But I love Tom Kah. Sour and spicy.
Recipe
Heat and bring to a boil:
- 2c soup stock/broth
- 5 limes leaves, minced
- 4 2" pieces lemon grass, bruised
- 2" cube galangal, sliced thinly
- 4T fish sauce
Then add, and bring back to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes:
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 Jalepeno pepper, sliced diagonally
Then add and simmer until done:
- tofu
- green onions
- red bell peppers
- mushrooms
- baby corn
Add and serve:
- 2T lime juice