THAI CHICKEN SOUP

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!