Turkey and Lemongrass Soup

Turkey and Lemongrass Soup

Ready in 35 mins

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings

Servings 4

Ingredients  

  • 1 turkey breast cut in small cubes, approx. 600 g
  • 1 sprig lemongrass 2 first layers out and stem chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 cup savoy cabbage grated
  • 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 5 cups turkey broth
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 6 sprigs cilantro chopped
  • 2 sprigs mint leafless and minced
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • sesame oil a few drops, optional

Instructions

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet at medium heat.
  • Cook the turkey cubes for 6 to 8 minutes until brown. Add salt and pepper. Remove from the skillet.
  • Add a drizzle of oil, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and chili flakes and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add broth, cabbage and mushrooms. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to medium heat and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes
  • Add the turkey cubes, half of the lime and lemon zests and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Let simmer another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve the soup in a bowl and garnish with the remaining zests and the citrus, celery, mint and cilantro juices.
  • You can also garnish this soup with a few drops of sesame oil.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 40gFat: 3gSodium: 1281mg

Credit:

Gabrielle Pellerin / @gabepllrn