The simplest soups are sometimes the best…warm, tangy and so good for the soul. This soup is simple and this soup is good and this soup is nourishing.
It was ready is just 20 mins and made this chilly winter day just a little bright. The fridge was left with a depleting stock but I found the vibrant celery sticks and fresh carrots which inspired pulling this off. I had made some fresh lemongrass paste and had dried kafir lime leaves on hand so looked like a perfect day for soup.
The color in the soup is obtained from fresh turmeric that I minced with the garlic and ginger. It adds an earthiness but if you don’t have it on hand then don’t fret….equally delicious with out it.
For the home made recipe of lemongrass paste check it out on my blog here.
The vegetarian version of this soup uses a vegetarian broth, I bought an organic low sodium version but homemade would be great. If you are not a vegetarian then do use a good bone broth or beef broth that will bring intensity to the soup.
Thai vegetable Soup
A Tangy Lemongrass and Kafir Lime flavored Vegatable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped red onions
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp minced fresh turmeric (optional)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
- 4-5 Kafir Lime leaves ( fresh or dried)
- Pink salt to taste
- 3 cups of vegetable broth ( or chicken or beef for a non-veg version)
- Cilantro and lemon juice for garnish
Directions
- Add coconut oil to a heavy bottomed pan and sauté the onions and celery until translucent
- Add the garlic, ginger, coriander and turmeric and continue to sauté for 3- 4 minutes.
- Add the carrots, lemons grass paste and let them blend in for a minute.
- Add the broth and salt to taste.
- Add the broth comes to a boil add the a kafir lime leaves.
- You can adjust the broth and seasoning at this point.
- Let is cook on simmer for about 20 mins until fragrant.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon and cilantro leaves.
This warm soup is joining the party at Fiesta Friday. Check out the co-hosts Linda @ La Petite Paniere and Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
That is so nutritious and flavorful Zeba 😍
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Thanks Sonal!!❤️❤️
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Sounds delicious! Will try when I am back home
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Will make it when your are back!
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Fresh lemongrass paste on hand? Wish I did too and could whip up a big bowl of this fragrant soup too Zeba!
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Thanks 🙏 Johanne. Really the lemongrass paste is easy to make and has so many uses in dressings and sauces. I would love to bottle it up and send it to you:)
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Oh yum! I love the Thai flavors and it’s so perfect for this time of year! \
Mollie
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Thanks so much Mollie. Those flavors pack a great punch 🙂
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Looks so delicious Zeba 🙂
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Thanks so much!
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Zeba, I love these Thai flavors, what a gorgeous soup! Thanks for bringing this tasty recipe to the Fiesta Friday! have a superb week! 🙂
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Thanks so much Linda. The flavors are really very satisfying. Thanks so co-hosting Fiesta Friday!
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Such an amazing bowl of soup!
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Thanks Antonia!
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Oh wow Zeba. All my favorite flavors in a soup. I recall we talked about making lemongrass paste, I’ll definitely have to give that a try. Kaffir lime leaves, I love too, but I don’t find them as often in the Asian grocery isle. Those flavors seem warm and tantalizing in the soup. Yeah!
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Thanks Loretta! I could not find the Kaffir Lime leaves fresh either but found the dried organic ones online. What a great buy that was 🙂 The combination with the lemongrass paste was really sooo good! Do try it.
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This season is perfect to have this kind of soup. This sounds so aromatic and full of amazing flavors. Thanks for sharing, Zeba! Have a lovely time! 🙂 x
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Thanks Jhuls. The flavors are truly warming for this winter weather. Have a great week!
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I love Thai food! Will give this a shot!
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Thanks Lina
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