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Thai lemongrass and coconut chicken soup

This Thai lemongrass and coconut chicken soup recipe was made for chilly nights. Light, fragrant and packed with flavour, this soup is perfect dished up in big bowls and served with a squeeze of lime
Thai lemongrass and coconut soup
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This recipe first appeared in Woman’s Day.

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Ingredients

Method

1.In a large saucepan, heat oil on medium. Brown chicken for 4-5 minutes, turning. Set aside.
2.In the same pan, cook onion, lemongrass and ginger for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add lime leaves and chilli, then cook for a further 2 minutes. Add stock and bring to the boil.
3.Reduce heat to low and stir in coconut cream. Return chicken to pan. Simmer, partially covered, for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked.
4.Remove chicken and shred coarsely. Return to broth with noodles and tofu and cook for a further 3 minutes to warm.
5.Remove from heat and stir tomatoes, lime juice, palm sugar and fish sauce through. Serve sprinkled with coriander and shallots.
  • Brown sugar can be used instead of palm sugar, and grated lime zest in place of lime leaves.
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