Tofu and Lemon Grass Soup

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Tofu and Lemon Grass Soup

 

3 cups water

3 dried kaffir lime leaves or 1 tsp. grated lime peel

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 stalk lemon grass, cut into a V

1 teaspoon cayenne

1 cup soft tofu, cubed

1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced

2 cups bok choy, chopped

1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1 lime, cut into wedges

 

In a stockpot, combine water, lime leaves, soy sauce, pepper, lemon juice, sugar

and lemon grass.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add cayenne, tofu and

mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add bok choy and simmer until tender crisp, 2

to 3 minutes. Discard lime leaves.

Ladle hot soup into individual serving bowls. Garnish with scallions, cilantro

and lime wedges and serve.

 

 

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