Tom Kha Soup (Thai Coconut Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 stalk lemongrass (peeled, smashed and finely chopped into rings)
• 1 1-inch piece galangal or fresh ginger (peeled and chopped into thin strips)
• 12 straw mushrooms or 7 button mushrooms, chopped in half
• 2 cups cauliflower (chopped into bite size pieces)
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 fresh Thai chilies (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
• granulated sugar (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Put all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until cauliflower is cooked.

3. 3

   Taste the broth and add about 1/2 teaspoon sugar to sweeten the soup if you find it too acidic or salty. Serve hot.