I found a lovely looking recipe on Pinterest and modified it to my taste. I think I’m going to include it in my novel, having my main character brew it up. Check it out!
First, I diced and browned in olive oil in my cast iron soup kettle:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Then I lightly sautéed in olive oil these veggies:
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger root
I added these, and the chicken, to the pot:
- 1 cup diagonally sliced carrots
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet red chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried lemongrass
- 4 cups chicken broth
After simmering for about half an hour, I added till tender:
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 2 cups quartered mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
I finished with:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Delicious!
