Thai Coconut Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 to 3 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
• 1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
• ½ pound peeled and deveined shrimp or 1 (12-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cubed
• 1 to 2 serrano or jalapeño chiles, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 (15-ounce) can coconut milk
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • ½ (8-ounce) package sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms

Combine first 5 ingredients and, if desired, lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Add shrimp, and simmer 10 more minutes. Discard ginger and lemon grass. Stir in sliced mushrooms and ...

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