Homestyle Thai Fish Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil (grapeseed or vegetable)
• 1 medium white onion, sliced
• 2 leeks, thinly sliced (use only white part)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh lemongrass, or 1 teaspoon dried lemongrass
• 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 limes, juiced
• 30 oz coconut milk
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock (or fish stock)
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 lb. cubed firm white fish, such as tilapia, rockfish, snapper, or halibut
• Salt and pepper

Method

Step 1

Add oil to large stock pot and warm over medium heat until oil begins to shimmer.

Step 2

Add onion, leeks, bay leaves, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and juice from two limes and sauté. Stir frequently for about five minutes.

Step 3

Add the coconut milk and chicken or fish stock and bring mixture to a low simmer. Simmer 20 minutes.

Step 4

Add tomato and fish, along with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer an additional 10 minutes or until fish is cooked through.

Step 5

Serve immediately.