Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia with this aromatic and deeply flavorful Cambodian Lemongrass Chicken Soup. A harmonious blend of citrus, spice, and fresh herbs creates a truly unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or an adventurous dinner party.
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
34 g
Cholesterol
49 mg
Fiber
7 g
Protein
21 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Sodium
1209 mg
Sugar
5 g
Fat
9 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
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In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, peppercorns, soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce, and dried red chile pepper.
02
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0 mins
Prepare the lemongrass by removing the tough outer stalks. Halve the inner stalks and cut into 3-inch pieces. Place in a resealable plastic bag and pound with a hammer until bruised to release their aromatic oils.
03
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20 mins
Fill the bag with water and pour both the lemongrass and water into the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
04
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0 mins
Strain the soup through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the solids. Return the strained liquid to the pot.
05
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10 mins
Add the cooked chicken, green onions, carrot, cabbage, mung bean sprouts, Chinese mushrooms, cilantro, Thai basil, and mint to the soup. Simmer over medium heat until the carrot is tender, approximately 10 minutes.
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0 mins
Spoon 1 teaspoon of garlic chile paste into the bottom of each serving bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the chile paste and serve immediately.
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
Adjust the amount of garlic chile paste to your preference.
Serve with a warm, crusty baguette for dipping.
Dried shiitake mushrooms add a nice umami depth.
Fresh herbs are key to the vibrant flavor of this soup; don't skimp!
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Floy Conroy
Jun 12, 2025This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and it's surprisingly easy to make.
Dedrick Koelpin
Jun 5, 2025My family raved about this soup! It's a definite keeper.
General Prosaccolittel
May 3, 2025Next time, I will try adding some shrimp or tofu for a different twist.
Thora Hauck
Mar 31, 2025I found the soup a little too sour, so I added a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors. It was perfect after that!
Ashley Kunde
Mar 22, 2025I love the addition of the mung bean sprouts and Chinese mushrooms. They add a great texture to the soup.