Tom Yam (Spicy Thai Soup) | PETA

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 stems lemon grass, cut into small pieces
• 5 thin slices galangal (baby ginger)
• 3 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 fresh lime leaves, torn
• 3-4 Thai hot chilies, crushed
• 4 Tbsp. lime juice
• 1 1/2 cup halved button mushrooms
• 2 cups chopped tofu
• Salt, to taste
• 2 Tbsp. chopped coriander leaves
• 8 oz. flat rice noodles (optional)