Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
1 lb Salmon, cubed
½ lb Asparagus, chopped into 1-2 inch pieces
¼ lb Oyster Mushrooms
½ med. Onion, thinly sliced
8-10 Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1 Lemongrass stalk, bottom only, sliced on a bias
4 Galangal slices (may substitute ¼ teaspoon dried galangal powder)
3 Tablespoons Hot and Sour paste (I use Tom Yum Kung Instant Hot and Sour Paste)
6-8 Kaffir Lime Leaves
5 Cups Water
Juice of half a lime
Green Onion, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan bring water, lemongrass, and galangal to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add hot and sour paste, mushrooms, onions, asparagus, and tomatoes. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add salmon and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer until salmon is cooked through, about 2 minutes.
- Spoon into large soup bowl and add lime juice. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
