Chicken soup is always handy to have around. This Thai version, teases one's senses with great Oriental aroma, and flavor. - Courtesy of ELANA'S PANTRY
1 tbsp, grapeseed oil
3 shallots, chopped
8 sprigs, cilantro, chopped
4 cups, chicken stock
3½ cups (28 oz.), coconut milk
1 tbsp, agave
½ lb, Crimini mushrooms
1 head, broccoli
1 lb, chicken breasts, skinless-boneless, halved lengthwise, sliced on bias, cut into 1/8
inch thick pieces, 3 tbsp, fresh lime juice, 2 tsp, Thai red curry paste, 3 tbsp, fish sauce
Garnish: ½ cup, cilantro, minced, 2 Serrano chilies, thinly sliced, ¼ cup scallions, 1 lime, cut into wedges, freshly ground salt & pepper, to taste
Method
(1) Warm oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
(2) Add shallots, and cilantro, stirring frequently until softened --2 to 5 minutes.
(3) Stir in stock, coconut milk and agave, and bring to a simmer.
(4) Pour broth through a fine mesh strainer, and discard solids (shallot, and cilantro).
(5) Return broth to saucepan, reduce heat to medium , add mushrooms, and broccoli, and cook until tender --2 to 3 minutes.
(6) Add chicken, and cook, stirring constantly, until no longer pink --1 to 3 minutes.
(7) Combine lime juice, curry paste, and fish sauce in a small bowl, then stir into soup.
Serving
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro, chilies and scallions. Serve with wedges of lime.
Other Notes 1
(1) If you can, add kaffir (lime) leaves, and crushed piece of lemon grass to the stock, for extra aroma, and flavor (remove these, before serving).
Other Notes 2
If you are not familiar with cups, assume an empty, 15 ½ oz. size can to have 2 cups capacity (1 cup =8oz. =227g.),
tsp = teaspoon,
tbsp = tablespoon,
1lb = 453 grams
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Special Thanks
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