Spicy Lemongrass Soup

By eborsy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 garlic cloves, Minced
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, Minced (About 1 Tbsp)
• 1 tablespoon garlic and red chile paste
• 2 stalks lemongrass, Peeled and Bruised
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 3 cups water
• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
• 1 tray of mushrooms, cut into small pieces (optional)
• 1/3 lb angel hair pasta or 1/3 lb rice noodles
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 lime, juice of
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prep all ingredients. This comes together quickly so it is nice to be fully prepped.
2. Heat oil in medium sized pot over medium-high heat.
3. Add garlic, ginger, chili paste, and lemon grass. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes to bring out flavor. (It'll smell really yummy at this point!).
4. Add mushrooms and chicken and stir to coat for about 2 minutes. Don't brown them, you just want to let them soak in some of the flavor.
5. Add the chicken stock and water and bring to a boil.
6. Add the noodles and cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
7. Stir in cilantro, oyster Sauce, lime juice, green onions, and red pepper.
8. Let stand for a few minutes then discard lemon grass.
9. Serve with siracha, lime wedges, and oyster sauce.