Laotian

Mint and Lime Laotian Tom Yum Soup with Chicken

Name: Mint and Lime Laotian Tom Yum Soup with Chicken
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Laotian
Ingredients: 500ml chicken broth; 1 onion, chopped; 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised; 100g chicken breast; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 red chili, sliced; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish; 2 tbsp chopped mint; 1 tbsp lime juice

A refreshing and zesty twist with mint and lime.

27 minutes2 servings

Method

Before combining broth, onion, lemongrass, and chicken, add chopped mint and lime juice to the pot.
In a pot, combine broth, onion, lemongrass, and chicken. Cook 10 minutes.
Stir in tamarind, fish sauce, chili, and lime juice.
Simmer 5 minutes. Remove lemongrass before serving.
Serve hot with fresh herbs and extra chili if desired.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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