Coconut Fish Soup

Adapted from Nourishing Traditions

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 quarts  fish stock
• 3  jalapenos, diced
• 1  tablespoon ginger, grated
• 4  tablespoons lime juice
• 1  stalk lemongrass
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom, sliced
• 1  lb  fresh  fish, cut into cubes
• 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
• 6  basil leaves, chopped
• 6  sprigs cilantro, chopped
•  sea salt or  fish sauce

Directions

1. Bruise lemongrass stalk with the back of knife. Combine broth, lemongrass, chilies, ginger, lime, mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Add fish and continue to simmer until just opaque(only a few minutes).
3. Remove from heat and remove lemon grass stalk. Add coconut milk, sea salt or fish sauce to taste. Garnish with basil and cilantro.