Creamy Lemongrass Lime Shiitake Soup (Tom Kha Soup)

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN ·
Published January 4, 2023 ·
< 1 min read
Summary

You may have heard of Tom Yum, the famous hot and sour clear broth soup from Thailand that is traditionally made with shrimp, lemongrass, garlic and lime. Tom Kha soup is the creamy version of Tom Yum, made with the addition of coconut milk. We’ve substituted mushrooms for shrimp to make it plant-based and to create a creamy, flavorful, and nourishing Thai soup that will help you feel cozy and warm on crisp winter evenings.

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Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time27 minsTotal Time47 mins

Creamy Lemongrass Lime Shiitake Soup (Tom Kha Soup)

Ingredients

 3 large garlic cloves (minced)
 2 tbsp lemongrass (minced)
 2 cups bok choy stems, stems chopped, removed from leafy greens (reserve leafy green portion for later)
 3 cups shiitake mushrooms (stems removed, chopped)
 2 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
 4 cups vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)
 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
 13.50 oz coconut milk (light, BPA-free canned)
 2 cups bok choy leaves
 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped) +2 Tbsp as desired
 crushed red chili flakes (optional) to taste

Directions

1

Add garlic, lemongrass and bok choy stems to a large stockpot and cook over medium heat until stems are tender, about 5 minutes.

2

Add mushrooms and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth as needed to deglaze the pot.

3

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tamari. Reserve the remaining tablespoon for later. Cook for an additional minute.

4

Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to simmer, cover ¾ of the way and simmer for 15 minutes.

5

Remove from heat and stir in the other tablespoon of tamari, lime juice, coconut milk and bok choy leaves until the leaves are tender.

6

Divide between serving dishes and garnish with cilantro leaves and crushed red chili flakes, if desired.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Substitute other mushrooms of choice for the shiitake mushrooms.

Instead of bok choy, use Swiss chard, collards or kale.

Substitute plain, unsweetened plant-based milk for coconut milk if you’d like to reduce the fat content.

Instead of cilantro, use chives, basil or parsley.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to one month.

Ingredients

 3 large garlic cloves (minced)
 2 tbsp lemongrass (minced)
 2 cups bok choy stems, stems chopped, removed from leafy greens (reserve leafy green portion for later)
 3 cups shiitake mushrooms (stems removed, chopped)
 2 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)
 4 cups vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)
 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
 13.50 oz coconut milk (light, BPA-free canned)
 2 cups bok choy leaves
 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped) +2 Tbsp as desired
 crushed red chili flakes (optional) to taste
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