Tom Kha Kai Point 2

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Swanson makes a thai ginger infused broth in a 1 quart carton. It's already seasoned so i used it as a base and adjusted my original tom kha kai soup... if you like extra heat, add some hot pepper - a few tiny thai peppers or whatever you have available. For my midwest taste, it's plenty spicy as is. Also, i used powdered kaffir lime and ground galangal and dried lemongrass b/c the fresh are not always available. Obviously, fresh is more authentic! Also can sub. Fresh ginger for the galangal in a pinch.

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Steps

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Bring broth to a boil , add chicken.

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While chicken is cooking , cut up peppers , mushrooms and onions.

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Add veggies to soup and simmer about 5 minutes , until mushrooms are done.

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Add coconut milk and seasonings.

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Simmer about 5 minutes more.

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Add lime juice , garnish with cilantro.

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Fresh lemongrass , galangal and kaffir lime leaves would be great if available.

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If so , add with veggies.

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Ingredients

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broth, red pepper, mushroom, green onion, kaffir lime leaf, ground galangal, dried lemon grass, lime juice, cilantro, chicken breast, light coconut milk