Chef's Thai Shrimp Soup with Lemongrass and Coconut

Ingredients

• 400 grams large peeled shrimp
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 1 liter chicken broth
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 1 red chili pepper
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 3 spring onions
•  Handful of fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Slice the lemongrass and chili pepper into thin rings and finely chop the garlic.
2. 2 Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot and add lemongrass, chili, and garlic. Let it simmer gently for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Then add the coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice. Bring it back to a boil.
4. 4 Add the shrimp to the soup and let it cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink.
5. 5 Garnish the soup with finely sliced spring onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately. This will add extra flavor and a beautiful presentation!
6. 6 Tip: Want to make the soup extra filling? Add some cooked rice noodles to the soup.