Tom Yum Soup Recipe by Tasty (533)

Ingredients:

• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 2 thai red chili peppers, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon galangal, minced
• 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 5 lime leaves
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 7 oz extra firm tofu, cubed
• 6 oz cremini mushroom, sliced
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon agave
• salt, to taste
• fresh cilantro leaf, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Trim off the top third and very bottom of the lemongrass stalks. Using the side of a knife, press down across the stalks to bruise the lemongrass and release the oils. Chop each stalk into 4 pieces and set aside.
2. Add the chili peppers, garlic, and galangal to a mortar and pestle and grind into a paste. Set aside.
3. Melt the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the lemongrass and cook for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant. Add the chili pepper paste and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until fragrant.
4. Add the vegetable broth, tomato, lime leaves, coconut milk, and soy sauce and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Cover, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, until broth has reduced slightly.
5. Add the tofu and mushrooms and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender.
6. Add the lime juice and agave and stir to combine. Season with salt to taste.
7. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
8. Enjoy!