Tom Kha, Thai Coconut Milk Soup

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable or chicken broth

2 cups water

2 cloves garlic, crushed

3 dried Thai or other hot chiles, split lengthwise

1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

1 (2-inch) piece lemongrass, white part only, crushed, or zest of 1 lemon

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk

2 cups sliced mushrooms

1/4 red bell pepper, cut into slivers

8 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice

2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce for vegan

2 tablespoons lime juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bean sprouts for garnish

Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Chili Garlic Sauce for garnish

Adapted From

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