Thai-Style Chicken Soup with Basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 fresh lemongrass stalks , root end trimmed and 1 or 2 outer layers discarded
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 quart rich and flavorful chicken stock ; 1 or 2 outer layers discarded
1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes in juice, drained
2 oz tamarind from a pliable block (a 2-inch cube), chopped
3 tbsp asian fish sauce
2 (2-inch-long) fresh thai chiles, thinly sliced
2 fresh or frozen kaffir lime leaves
1 (2-inch) piece peeled ginger, thinly sliced
1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast
1/4 lb snow peas, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/3 cup packed basil leaves ( preferably thai)
accompaniment: cooked jasmine rice

Directions:

Cut off and discard top of lemongrass, leaving 6-inch stalks, then finely chop. Cook lemongrass, shallots, and garlic in oil in a large heavy pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
Add stock, reserved tomato juice, tamarind, fish sauce, chiles, lime leaves, and ginger and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
While soup simmers, freeze chicken breast just until slightly firm, 20 to 30 minutes, then thinly slice crosswise.
Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large saucepan, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Return to a simmer and stir in chicken, diced tomatoes, snow peas, and basil. Gently simmer just until chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with additional fish sauce and salt.
Cooks' notes: Soup, without chicken, diced tomatoes, snow peas, and basil, can be made 3 days ahead and chilled (covered once cool).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	267.08 Kcal (1118 kJ)
Calories from fat	92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.22g	16%
Cholesterol	66.89mg	22%
Sodium	2616.91mg	109%
Potassium	633.75mg	13%
Total Carbs	17.59g	6%
Sugars	7.13g	29%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	11%
Protein	26.34g	53%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	13%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	41.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	36.78 Kcal (154 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.41g	16%
Cholesterol	9.21mg	22%
Sodium	360.37mg	109%
Potassium	87.27mg	13%
Total Carbs	2.42g	6%
Sugars	0.98g	29%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	11%
Protein	3.63g	53%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	13%
Iron	0.1mg	5%
Calcium	5.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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