LEMONGRASS AND LIME THAI NOODLE SOUP

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A filling Thai noodle soup with tons of flavor. The leftovers are even better cold the next day! You can add meat instead of tofu, make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth, or change up the veggies with whatever you have on hand.

Provided by Jacqueline

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
¼ cup chopped lemongrass
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 (16 ounce) package tofu, cubed
6 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
3 cups shredded bok choy
14 ounces dried rice noodles
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add lemongrass, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes; heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil and tofu; stir-fry until tofu is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine water, chicken stock, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar in a large pot; bring to a boil. Pour in lemongrass mixture. Simmer over low heat until flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Add bok choy and rice noodles; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.9 calories, Carbohydrate 74.4 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1887 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

Peter Esosa
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


mehdi ahmed
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Sk Sihab
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I love the fresh flavors in this soup. It's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.


Dana Bradfield
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Shaban
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The flavors in this soup are amazing! The lemongrass and lime really shine through.


Habibullah Mohmand
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really healthy, so I feel good about serving it to my family.


Starman Starno
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with a few fresh ingredients, and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


HVcrazy
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This was my first time making Thai noodle soup, and it turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly.


Jovan Kirya
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of lemongrass, lime, and coconut milk.


Hamza Waleed
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This soup was so refreshing and flavorful! The lemongrass and lime really came through, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I added some shrimp and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.