In today's video, I share a delicious recipe for a cancer protective plant-based coconut soup. The fresh flavors in this soup are a favorite and are perfect as we inch toward spring! This Thai inspired soup has a flavor profile that is also well suited for individuals with taste changes.
Perhaps one of the things I miss the most during the pandemic is going for Thai food with my dad. There are so many wonderful, fresh flavors in Thai dishes! This soup is normally prepared with chicken but I have experimented with tempeh and am really pleased with the result! Best of all, many of the ingredients are cancer protective!
Note: This flavor profile of this soup lends itself well for those undergoing treatment who may experience taste changes. Please see my video about how to address taste changes. https://youtu.be/lT4KxfyzXxw
Coconut Soup (Tom-Kha)
Serves 6-8 30 min prep time, 20 min cook time
Combine in a medium sized bowl and set aside - I normally just give it as long as it takes to assemble the soup. However, longer you let this sit, the more the tempeh can soak up the wonderful flavor!
8 oz Tempeh
2T Fresh ginger, minced
13.5 oz Coconut milk, canned (The lite has less saturated fat)
1-2 T Sriracha (Curry paste may also be used)
2 T Lime juice (juice from 2 limes)
1 T Maple Syrup
*While I didn't do it in today's video as I was using up some older limes, the zest from a lime is a wonderful addition!
Sauté over medium heat.
2 T Toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic (mince and allow to sit for 10 min before adding)
1 Shallot, minced 2 carrots, sliced like coins 5 oz Shiitake mushrooms 1
2-3 inch Lemon grass (see video for tips about peeling and preparing)
Note: 1/2 T Lemon Zest may be used in place of lemon grass.
After the above ingredients have cooked long enough to soften but before they start to brown too much, add:
32 oz Veggie broth
1/4 c Cilantro, minced
1 t Salt
1 t Pepper
Add marinade and cook for a minimum of 20 min. During this time, prepare 8 oz (1/2 package of rice noodles) as directed. Add to soup as it finishes cooking. Noodles may be added to soup to cook but will soak up the broth and make for a thicker, more noodle based dish. Still yummy!
Serve!