Thai soup

Description

Perfect for lunch. Serve hot "Tom Yum" soup sprinkled with finely chopped cilantro. This hot dish will be a great way to diversify a family dinner and an excellent choice for a themed party.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Soak shiitake mushrooms in cold water for 2–3 hours (oyster mushrooms do not need soaking), then boil until partially cooked.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Coarsely chop the lemongrass stalks, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal root.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Bring the broth to a boil, add the chicken, lemongrass, galangal, and fish (or soy) sauce. Simmer over low heat for about three minutes, then add the lime leaves.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add peeled shrimp and chopped shiitake mushrooms to the boiling broth, cook until the shrimp are done, then remove from heat.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the juice of one lime, chopped tomato, and sugar. Add the diced and seeded peppers to the soup and let it steep for about five minutes.