Hot Sour Soup For Colds Flu


This is rosemary stanton's recipe for this style of soup. i have been using this for years and, like her, swear by it. i love mine strong on garlic & chilli so adjust if necessary. Australian measurements used.

Steps


Heat sesame oil and cook chilli , ginger and lemon grass for a couple of minutes over a gentle heat.
Add garlic , stock and lime leaves and bring to the boil.
Add chicken breast , spinach and capsicum and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
To serve: stir in lime juice , fish sauce and tofu and serve at once.

Ingredients


sesame oil, chilies, fresh ginger, lemongrass, garlic cloves, chicken stock, fresh lime leaves, chicken breasts, baby spinach, red capsicum, lime juice, fish sauce, silken tofu