Thai-Style Chicken Soup Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• GARNISH:
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 3 stalks lemongrass, tough outer leaves removed, bottom 5 inches halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise
• 3 large shallots, chopped
• 8 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce, divided
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk, well-shaken, divided
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 pound white mushrooms, cleaned, stems trimmed, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise and sliced on bias into 1/8 inch thick pieces
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced (Optional)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced on bias
• 1 lime, cut into wedges