Fragrant Coconut Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon basil, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 1 cup oyster mushroom, thinly sliced, i usually use portabello mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup basmati rice, cooked
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, minced

Recipe

• 1 heat the chicken stock in large pot over medium heat.
• 2 bring to a simmer.
• 3 add the lemon grass, ginger root, basil, red pepper flakes, chicken and mushrooms.
• 4 simmer for 10 minutes.
• 5 stir in the tomatoes, lime juice, coconut milk and heat through.
• 6 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 7 spoon into bowls.
• 8 place a scoop of rice in center.
• 9 sprinkle with coriander.