Tofu Soup With Lemon Grass

* Exported from MasterCook *

TOFU SOUP WITH LEMON GRASS

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Thai
Appetizers Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Tofu
2 c Straw mushrooms
-----A SEASONINGS-----
3 sl Galanga or dried/powdered
-- equivalent
2 ea Cilantro roots, chopped
3 ea Lemon grass stalks, cut into
-- 3" lengths
4 ea Kaffir lime leaves
2 1/2 tb Soy sauce
-----B SEASONINGS-----
5 ea Guinea peppers, mashed
1 1/2 tb Chili sauce, see recipe
2 tb Lime juice
1/2 ts Sugar, optional
-----GARNISH-----
2 ea Green onions, chopped
2 tb Cilantro leaves, chopped

Cut tofu into 1/2" cubes. Cut mushrooms in half.
Put 6 c cold water in a large pot & bring to a rapid
boil. Add the A SEASONINGS, reduce heat to medium low
& simmer for 15 minutes. Remove any solid pieces of
galanga, cilantro, lemon grass or kaffir that there
are. Add the tofu & mushrooms & simmer another 3
minutes. Mix in the B SEASONINGS & heat through.
Place soup in a tureen & garnish.
To make the soup less hot use milder chilies.



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