Lemongrass Basil Soup

40 Days-40 Days of Lenten Recipes 

Looking for something a bit more hearty for dinner?

Here is my version of Lemongrass soup with Basil.

This is the Fields of Basil, afterall.

The mushrooms give the meatiness needed, while the carrots the sweetness.

Ingredients

2 T lemongrass paste

2 cup sliced mushrooms

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

1 cup carrots, julienne

1 cup cherry/grape tomatoes

4 tsp soy sauce

1 cup light coconut milk

1 T brown sugar

juice of one lime

1 T basil paste

1 cup cubed tofu

1 vegetable bouillon

4 cups water, add 1-2 cups water

1 tsp salt

1 1/2 cup rice of choice

Start by making a veggie broth, vegetable bouillon, salt and water.

Bring to a boil.

Add rice.

Turn to low for 15 minutes.

Add first 7 ingredients and continue on simmer.

When carrots are softer, about 15 minutes, mix in brown sugar and milk.

Lastly, add tofu and basil paste.

Lime on the side to taste.

The flavors of lemongrass and basil go well together.

I've never used these herb/veggie pastes before, they were good.

What do you think? Have you used them before?

In the future, I only have one change.

I think I will separate the broth from the rice and veggies when saving the leftovers,

it gets pretty thick by the next day.

Does anyone else do this?

Any suggestions?

Here's a link to all of last year's 40 Days Recipes.

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