Lemongrass Soup Vegetarian Tom Yum Food

THAI LEMONGRASS AND CHILE SOUP (TOM YUM)

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, heat vegetable broth to a simmer with lemongrass and lime leaves if desired.
• In small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring often, about 30 seconds.
• When broth has simmered for 5 minutes, remove lemongrass and lime leaves and discard.
• Add cooked garlic and ginger to broth.
• Return broth to a boil, and stir in chile paste and mushrooms.
• Cook until mushrooms have wilted, about 30 seconds, then stir in lime juice and fish sauce.
• Remove from heat, and ladle soup into small bowls along with your favorite rice noodles.
• Top each bowl with chopped tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of hot green chiles if you want it really really spicy.
• Alternatively, tomatoes and chiles can be mixed together and placed in small serving bowl for people to help themselves (this way people can make it as spicy as they want).
• For Vegetarian/Vegan omit the fish sauce and use the soy.

LEMONGRASS SOUP (VEGETARIAN TOM YUM)

Steps:

• Clean and smash lemongrass stocks, then tie in a knot and boil with ginger in water (with veggie stock paste) for 30 minutes.
• Remove lemongrass and ginger.
• Add mushrooms, tofu, garlic, garlic chili sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, and black pepper. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for better flavor.

VEGAN TOM YUM SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the two lemongrass stalks in half so that you have four small stalks. Bash them a bit on the counter with the back of a knife so that they release more of their flavor. Place them into a herb infuser along with the lime leaves. If you don't have a herb infuser, then don't worry, you can place the herbs directly into the pot, but you'll just need to make sure you remove them.
• Add the coconut oil to a pot along with the chopped onion, crushed garlic, minced ginger and red curry paste and fry until onions are softened.
• Add the vegetable stock, chopped tomatoes and coconut cream along with the lemongrass and lime leaves (either in your herb infuser, or just straight). Bring to the boil and simmer for around 5 minutes for the flavors to infuse.
• Remove the herb infuser or just remove the lemongrass stalks and lime leaves.
• Add in soy sauce, fresh lime juice and sliced shiitake mushrooms. Bring back to a boil and cook for around 3 minutes.
• Turn down the heat to a simmer, and add in the coconut sugar, sliced cherry tomatoes and cubes of tofu. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Serve the soup with fresh cilantro for garnish.

TOM YUM

Steps:

• Medium saucepan, heat vegetable broth, lemon grass, chilis and lime leaves to a simmer.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, add oil, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring often for 30 seconds.
• When broth has simmered about 5 minutes, remove lemon grass, chilis and leaves and discard them.
• Add the cooked garlic and ginger to the broth. Return broth to a boil.
• Stir in chili paste and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms have wilted (about 30-45 seconds). (At this point, you may want to include cooked chicken - shredded or cubed, if desired).
• Stir in lime juice and soy sauce.
• Remove from heat, ladle into bowls and top each bowl with tomato and cilantro.

TOM YUM SOUP WITH TOFU AND VERMICELLI

Steps:

• Soak the vermicelli in room temperature water for 10 minutes, until they have softened. (Disregard package instructions.) Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, sambal oelek and garlic. Set aside.
• In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the lemongrass, ginger, makrut lime leaves and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes. Discard the lemongrass stalks. Add the tomatoes and tofu, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the tofu is warm and the tomatoes have softened.
• Add the sambal oelek mixture, salt and drained vermicelli to the soup, stirring gently to break the tofu into bite-size pieces. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the noodles are transparent. Turn off the heat, and stir in the evaporated milk, if using.
• Divide the soup into four bowls, top with scallions and cilantro leaves, and serve immediately.

VEGETARIAN TOM YUM SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Pour the stock into a soup pot. Add the prepared lemongrass, plus the lime leaves, chili, garlic, and galangal or ginger. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes, or until the broth is very fragrant.
• Add the mushrooms. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft.
• Add the bok choy and cherry tomatoes. Gently simmer 1 to 2 more minutes (the bok choy should remain on the crisp side).
• Reduce the heat to low and add the coconut milk (if using), sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Add the soft tofu and gently stir. Taste-test and adjust as needed.
• To serve, ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh basil and coriander. Serve and enjoy.