Ki’s Tom Yum Soup

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Servings:

8

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Cook Time:

35 Minutes

Mealtime:

Soup

Ingredients

Ingredients:

8 stalks lemongrass *
1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
1 sweet onion diced
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp minced galangal or ginger
12 cups low sodium vegetable broth (optional)
2 to 4 Thai red chilis, minced *
8 kaffir lime leaves *
2.5 to 3 lb zucchini (or sub zucchini noodles)
1 Chinese eggplant (thin light purple) eggplant
2 cups bok choy chopped
2 cups butternut squash chopped
1 red bell pepper diced
2 stalks celery diced
2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
6 tomatoes, chopped
juice of 2 limes and the zest
4 tbsp tamari
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ cup full-fat coconut milk (from a can)
sriracha (to taste)

* if you don’t have access to lemongrass,Thai red chilis, or kaffir lime leaves feel free to use 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste found in your local grocery international aisle.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Prep lemongrass: Trim 1” off both ends of lemongrass stalk, and discard. Use the back of your knife to pound each stalk (this helps release the oils). Cut each stalk into about 3-inch (7 cm) lengths, then cut each piece in half lengthwise.

Step 2

Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add lemongrass and sauté, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add onion, sauté until golden at the edges, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and galangal/ginger, sauté, stirring constantly (so garlic doesn't burn), until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Simmer: Add vegetable broth (if using), chili, and lime leaves. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, simmer to let the flavors infuse, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4

Make zucchini noodles: Meanwhile, use a spiralizer to make zucchini "noodles".

Step 5

Finish soup: Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove lemongrass from soup. Add tomatoes, mushrooms and all other veggies. Simmer uncovered until the squash is tender. Add lime juice, tamari, maple syrup and coconut milk. Stir to mix well. Taste and add Sriracha (about 2 Tbsp but adjust to taste) and more lime juice (if needed).