- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 cup of shredded carrots
- 2 cups sliced white mushrooms
- 8 cups chicken broth
- optional additions – 4 inch stock of lemongrass, smashed, 3 slices galangal, 3-4 kefir lime leaves
- 8 ounces optional chicken breast, sliced into ¼ inch thin strips (or use left-over rotisserie chicken)
- 8 ounces broccolini – cut in half lengthwise
- 1 x 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
- optional additions – 4 inch stock of lemongrass, smashed, 3 slices galangal, 3-4 kefir lime leaves
- 2-3 teaspoons fish sauce
- juice from half a lime
- ¼-½ cup basil leaves ( packed)
4-6 ounces dry rice noodles, cooked according to directions on package. - 6-8 green chilies- jalapeño or serano or a mix, seeded
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 shallot, sliced
- 3 x 4 inch pieces lemongrass, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup galangal root, thinly sliced, peels ok
- ¼ cup ginger, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions
- ½ a bunch cilantro, including stems
- 3 kefir lime leaves or 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons of green curry paste
Instructions
Heat oil in a medium pot, over medium heat and sauté the shallot until golden. Add the curry paste and sauce 1-2 minutes. Add the broth and bring it to a simmer and any optional additions – 4 inch stock of lemongrass -smashed, 3 slices galangal, 3-4 kefir lime leaves.
Add the broccolini and chicken (if using) and simmer until the broccoli is just tender and bright green and chicken is cooked through. Stir in the coconut milk and if using tofu, add this now.
Add the fish sauce and lime juice.
To brighten up the soup -Place 1 cup of the coconut broth into a
blender with the fresh basil and blend well until until bright green.
When you are ready to serve the soup, heat the soup up and pour the basil broth mixture into the broth, simmer briefly(no longer than 30 seconds) and turn the heat off ( to preserve the vibrant green color) Taste and adjust lime, salt and heat. Feel free to add more green chili paste to taste.
You want a slightly salty broth knowing it will mellow substantially when poured over the noodles.
Divide the noodles among 3-4 bowls. Pour the flavorful broth overtop. Garnish with bean sprouts, lime wedges, scallions & fresh basil.
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