Coconut Lemongrass Soup

Coconut Lemongrass Soup

From   Firangi Tadka

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Soup

Type: Thai

Key Ingredients:

A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass

Ingredients

  • Coconut milk 2 cups
  • Lemongrass stalk, cut into 2 pieces 1
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Garlic cloves, finely chopped 5 to 6
  • Fresh red chilli, finely chopped 1
  • Jalapenos, cut into roundels and halved 2
  • Kaffir lime leaves 4
  • Carrot, cut into thin strips 1 cup
  • Zucchini, cut into thin strips 1 cup
  • Lemon juice 1 tbsp
  • Vegetable stock 1 cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Cottage cheese (paneer), cut into small cubes 100 gms

Methods

  • Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add garlic, lemongrass, red chili, jalapenos and lime leaves and saute on low heat for 1 minute.
  • Add carrot and zucchini and continue to cook.
  • Add lemon juice, vegetable stock and coconut milk and mix well.
  • Add salt and cottage cheese, cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
  • Pour into individual soup bowls and serve piping hot.