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Chilled Thai Soup

with Lemongrass Ice
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Chilled Thai Soup

Chilled Thai Soup - A refreshing soup with Southeast Asian flavors

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Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
1 hr
Preparation
ready in 6 h.
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Calories:
105
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This refreshing chilled soup is extremely low in calories as well as carbs.

Give the Thai gazpacho a leading role as a light lunch or evening snack! Then serve two thin slices of toasted baguette per serving.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie105 cal.(5 %)
Protein2 g(2 %)
Fat8 g(7 %)
Carbohydrates5 g(3 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2.5 g(8 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.3 mg(11 %)
Vitamin B₁0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₂0 mg(0 %)
Niacin0.7 mg(6 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate21 μg(7 %)
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg(5 %)
Biotin3 μg(7 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C35 mg(37 %)
Potassium222 mg(6 %)
Calcium37 mg(4 %)
Magnesium18 mg(6 %)
Iron1.1 mg(7 %)
Iodine4 μg(2 %)
Zinc0.3 mg(4 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.3 g
Uric acid23 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
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Ingredients

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6
Ingredients
4 stalks Lemongrass
1 pc ginger
1 red chili pepper
salt
5 sprigs cilantro
5 ozs red onions
1 garlic clove
1 Cucumber (about 500 grams)
1 red Bell pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
¾ cup Chicken broth
1 ¾ cups Coconut milk (9% fat)
2 sprigs mint
1 Lime
3 Tbsps Thai fish sauce
peppers
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

2 Pots, 1 Casserole dish, 1 Bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Fine-mesh sieve, 1 Immersion blender, 1 Kitchen towel, 1 Freezer bag, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Peeler

Preparation steps

1.
Chilled Thai Soup preparation step 1

Trim both ends of lemongrass and peel the tough outer layer. Peel ginger root. Cut lemongrass and chile into small pieces and combine with 2 cups of salted water in a pot. Rinse chile pepper, wipe dry and add to the pot. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and cook for about 3 minutes. Let cool.

2.
Chilled Thai Soup preparation step 2

Pour lemongrass mixture through a fine sieve, reserving broth.

3.
Chilled Thai Soup preparation step 3

Rinse cilantro, shake dry, pluck leaves and finely chop. Combine in a shallow baking dish with the cooled broth. Cover and freeze for 4-5 hours.

4.
Chilled Thai Soup preparation step 4

Peel onions and garlic and chop finely. Peel the cucumber and cut into approximately 1-inch pieces.

5.
Chilled Thai Soup preparation step 5

Cut bell pepper into quarters, remove seeds, rinse and pat dry. Cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.

6.
Chilled Thai Soup preparation step 6

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic until translucent. Add cucumber and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3 minutes more.

7.
Chilled Thai Soup preparation step 7

Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk, bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.

8.
Chilled Thai Soup preparation step 8

Rinse mint, shake dry, pluck leaves and coarsely chop. Puree soup with an immersion blender.

9.
Chilled Thai Soup preparation step 9

Squeeze juice from lime and add to soup along with fish sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to cool and then chill in refrigerator for 3-5 hours. Meanwhile, transfer lemongrass broth to an ice-cube tray and freeze until firm, then place in freezer bags, wrap in a kitchen towel and crush with a meat mallet. To serve, divide soup and lemongrass ice among chilled bowls.