Tom Kha Soup
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this aromatic and comforting Galangal and Prawn Soup. Infused with a fragrant blend of galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and coconut milk, this soup is a symphony of Thai-inspired ingredients. Succulent prawns, a variety of mushrooms, and soba noodles swim in the rich and savory broth, creating a delightful harmony of textures. Garnished with fresh Thai basil, shiso cress, and a zing of lime juice, each spoonful offers a burst of fresh and savory goodness. Treat yourself to a bowl of this warming soup for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 5cm/2in piece galangal
- 2 garlic
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- small bunch fresh coriander
- 1-2 shallots
- 1 medium green chilli
- 3 fresh or 6 dried kaffir lime leaves
- 2 limes, zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 litre/1¾ pint boiling water
- 1 chicken or vegetable stock
- 400ml/14fl oz coconut milk
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 8 tiger or king prawns
- handful enoki mushrooms
- handful shimeji mushrooms
- 4 shiitake mushrooms
- handful sugar
- 100g/3½oz soba noodles
- 1-2 limes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- small handful thai basil
- small handful shiso cress
- 1 green chilli
Instructions
- For the paste, blend the paste ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- For the soup, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and fry the paste over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and fish sauce.
- Pour in the boiling water, and crumble in the stock cube.
- Add the prawns, and allow them to cook in the broth for 3-4 minutes, or until the prawns have turned pink and opaque.
- Add the mushrooms and sugar snap peas, and continue to cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the soba noodles in a large pan of boiling water following pack instructions, then drain.
- To serve, add the lime juice to the soup and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Divide the drained noodles between four bowls, and ladle over the soup. Garnish with thai basil leaves, shiso cress, the coriander leaves, and sliced chilli.
- Squeeze over a little more lime juice to taste.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT1H
Yield
Serves 4
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