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Ginger Lemongrass Soup with Coconut Milk

Ginger Lemongrass Soup with Coconut Milk

Warm up with this delicious Ginger Lemongrass Soup with Coconut Milk, a comforting and aromatic dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Use coconut oil for richer flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions work best.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is preferable.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated fresh ginger preferred.
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass Smash stalks to unleash oils.
For the Creaminess
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk Choose light or full-fat as per taste.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Can swap with chicken broth if not vegetarian.
For the Goodness
  • 2-3 cups Mixed Vegetables Customize with your favorites.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce/Tamari Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Feel free to use lemon juice if preferred.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro For garnish, basil is a lovely alternative.
  • Salt Adjust to taste.
  • Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add one finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Then, incorporate 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  3. Add two smashed lemongrass stalks and sauté for about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and 4 cups of vegetable broth, stirring until well combined and allow to come to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add 2-3 cups of mixed vegetables and cook for about 10-15 minutes until tender.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or tamari and the juice of one lime, adjusting with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish each bowl with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize with your choice of proteins or seasonal veggies as desired.

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