Lemongrass Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring the broth to a simmer.

2. 2

   Add crushed red pepper and shrimp; simmer for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add lemongrass and simmer for another 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the straw mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, chili pepper, and fish sauce.

5. 5

   Simmer a few more minutes until vegetables are bright and still crisp.

6. 6

   Be careful not to overcook or the vegetables will lose their color and get limp.

7. 7

   Remove lemongrass stalks before serving.