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Clear Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass, Ginger, and Green Onion Broth Served Hot

35 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerVietnameseDairy-freeNut-freeLow Sodium
Herb's take

This Vietnamese-inspired soup is simplicity at its aromatic best. You'll learn how to coax maximum flavor out of lemongrass and ginger for a crystal-clear broth that's both soothing and surprisingly complex.

Equipment needed
  • Fine mesh sieve

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Place the lemongrass stalks and ginger slices in a medium saucepan with the chicken broth and smashed garlic. Bring to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a low simmer.
  2. 02
    Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to fully infuse the broth with the lemongrass and ginger flavors.
  3. 03
    Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot. Discard the solids.
  4. 04
    Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring the clear broth back to a low simmer.
  5. 05
    Add the white parts of the green onions and cook for 1 minute until just softened.
  6. 06
    Ladle the soup into warm bowls. Top each with a generous sprinkle of green onion greens and cilantro.
  7. 07
    Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over each bowl as desired.

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