Tomato soup is a traditional favorite, but transform it into a Thai
fish soup and it tastes like nothing you’ve ever tasted before. In a
good way, of course! Get a simply sensational soup by combining oriental style ingredients and a dash
of Eastern culinary know-how with little flavor-packed
sardines.
Ingredients
- ½ litre chicken stock (make this from chicken bouillon and water)
- 3 large shallots, minced
- 3 lime leaves (dried lime leaves are available in packages at Asian store)
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes or peperoncino powder
- 2 stalks of lemongrass, crushed (available in Asian store)
- 2 limes, juice only
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (available in Asian store)
- 1 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 cans sardines in tomato sauce (cut the sardines into bite size pieces)
- Handful of mint leaves, shredded
- Peperoncino powder or freshly cut red chillies (picante) - optional
Preparation
To prepare this Thai fish soup recipe, begin by putting the stock,
shallots, lime leaves, chilli flakes and lemongrass into a pan. Bring
just to a boil, then turn off the heat and cool for 15 – 20 minutes to
allow the flavors to mingle and blend.
Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce and tomatoes and bring back to the
boil. Turn down to a simmer and add the sardines along with their sauce. Add the mint, remove the lime
leaves and lemongrass and warm through before serving.