The vegan version of the popular Thai Soup! This Vegan Tom Kha Gai is packed with veggies and has tons of flavors - sweet, tart & spicy! So comforting!
6-7kaffir lime leavestear into pieces before adding
2thai chiliesor to taste
1/2teaspoonsaltor to taste
1teaspoonsugaroptional
2tablespoonscilantrochopped
2tablespoonslime juiceor to taste
Instructions
Place a heavy bottom pan on medium heat and then add vegetable broth, coconut milk, cut lemongrass and slices of galangal to it.Let it come to a slow simmer, you do not want to boil the milk here. Let it heat through for 5 minutes.
Then add in the veggies-carrots, mushroom, pepper and stir.
Also add the kaffir lime leaves. Remember to tear/crush them before adding to the soup. That's what brings out their flavor.
Add thai chilies as well. If you like spicy food, add more of the chilies. I like mine to be on the milder side.
Let the veggies simmer for around 6 to 7 minutes, then add the salt.
Also add the sugar (if using, I recommend it) and mix. Turn heat to low and simmer for 3 more minutes and then remove pot from heat.
Stir in the chopped cilantro and mix.
Finally add in lime juice. Taste test and adjust spice level and salt to taste at this point.
Discard lemongrass, galangal and serve vegan tom kha with more cilantro and a lime wedge.
Notes
1- This is the kind of soup that I like, if you don't want to add any broth and want it be totally creamy and coconut, add only coconut milk - so that will be 4 cups of coconut milk in the recipe. I don't like a very strong coconut flavor in my tom kha gai, so I thin it down with broth.2- Adjust spice levels to taste. It should have a wonderful mix of spicy, tangy and little sweet. For a spicier soup, add more chilies. You can even add some red chili flakes.3- You may also add tofu to the soup.