At this point even without the leaves, the lemon grass flavours will be preserved in the soup. Let simmer while you sauté the mushrooms in a few dashes of soy sauce. 30 days without coffee? When boiling the vegetables in water, they release their own flavors adding to the taste of the soup. To make the soup: Soften glass noodles in hot water until softened, then drain. Soup sounds yummy- I have never cooked with lemon grass- thank you for the tips. You may need to add more lime juice depending on how sour your limes are. I think that the motivation/rationale behind our 30 day challenges dictates whether or not we can “reintroduce” the item. • 1 3-inch piece lemongrass, smashed (optional) Turn off the heat and add in the salt, sugar, lemon juice, basil leaves and crushed black pepper. I didn’t join in your challenge but have recently given up Diet Coke, again in order to get caffeine out of my diet. But I’m unequivocally looking forward to drinking real coffee again.  I’ve proven to myself that I don’t need it.  Erin doesn’t seem too impressed by this; she says that if I still want it, it just means 30 days wasn’t a long enough commitment.  But my intention, I remind her, was not to never drink coffee again.  Those kinds of commitments never seem to last.  The point of 30 days is that it’s enough to break the habit so that you can reevaluate your priorities at the end of it.  That’s what I’m doing, and I really think a little bit of coffee in my life is a net good.  What do you think; if I start drinking coffee again, will the challenge have been a failure?  If you took a 30-day challenge with me, how’s it going?  How strictly are you going to stick with your change after the 30 days are up? Sambal Oelek (Chili Paste)KitchenAid lime zest, salt, sugar, lemongrass, Thai chilis, garlic, white vinegar Indian Spiced Yellow LentilsPeterBlock13536 grape seed oil, pepper, fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, salt, lemongrass and 8 more Lemongrass Cilantro Margarita Lively Table. You can Serve Vegetable Clear Soup With Lemon Grass Recipe along with Spicy Sichuan Vegetarian Noodles Recipe, and Toffee Banana Recipe (Classic Chinese Dessert) for dessert. Cut the tofu into cubes and lightly brush with coconut oil Kaffir lime leaves, grated ginger, chili peppers, shallots, lime and lemongrass Fry the ginger, shallots and chili peppers for a few minutes Add the curry paste, coconut cream, water, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and lime juice of your regular Red chilli flakes . I have given it up in the past leading up to marathons only to jump back into drinking it as soon as I cross the finish line. Note: You can additionally spice up the soup with a little tobasco sauce or chilli vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Aug 31, 2019 - Explore classyjazz25's board "Lemongrass soup recipes" on Pinterest. Not sure I could do it 🙂 Its my one real guilty pleasure. Finely slice the tender green part of the lemongrass and save the remaining white stalks. 30 days without coffee! I think you rock for making it through!! =-. Bring everything to a low simmer and allow to cook about 12-15 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender. 3. But if you’re anything like me, you’re interested in much more than survival — you want to thrive. Pour 2 tablespoons oil into the bottom of a large soup pot. • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger Get several and explore. Bring to a boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes. I read most of the book, but I didn’t do the exercises. About lemon grass, you may want to start boiling it first as though making a ‘strong’ lemon grass tea. • kosher salt Boil the lemon grass for about 5 minutes or so, to release the flavors. Second, you’re a hottie, so thanks for that too… When we use to live in Orlando… we actually grew both in our back yard and froze some for use over the winter. jalapeno is not a substitute… that made me cringe. (Optional at this point can add cooked shrimp and warm through) You did it! It has been 28 complete days since I last drank caffeinated coffee, the wonder drug that makes me extremely happy for no good reason.  Even though it was caffeinated coffee that I gave up–not caffeine–I’ve actually stopped drinking caffeine as well.  True, there’s a tiny amount in decaf coffee, which I drink a few times a week, but not nearly the amount that you’ll find in black or even green tea.  I drank tea for a few days, but it just didn’t do it for me. A paste of lemongrass leaves is widely used as marinade a the soup looks delish! The color of the water should be a light green when you’re finished. • 1 medium onion, sliced Goodness…. A delicious spicy, vegetarian soup that will clear out even the most congested of sinuses. See more ideas about Lemongrass soup, Soup recipes, Recipes. .-= katherine´s last blog ..CocoBanana Bar (and variations!) I had been meaning to start toning up before the 30 day challenge, so it was actually good for me to sign up because I definitely was aware of the time passing that I wasn’t exercising. By the way, a Starbucks employee told me that beginning Tuesday, they’re revamping their dessert menu selections… getting rid of the high fructose and other things and replacing the desserts with things that are all natural ingredients. First some comments on the recipe and your notes: • 2 tablespoons canola oil A few months ago, I went to a Thai restaurant with Erin and my sister.  It was one of the first times I’d eaten out since going vegetarian, and I was so excited when I realized how many wonderful food options there are that I didn’t even consider before.  The highlight of the meal (other than the company, of course) was a lemongrass soup with mushrooms, unlike anything I’d ever eaten before and something I just had to try at home. Add the rice bran and sesame oils, then quickly stir in the onions and ginger again, along with the garlic cloves, lemongrass, peppercorns, celery and carrots. Your email address will not be published. Talk about flavor… POW ! Creamy coconut, crunchy sugar snap peas, ginger and green curry in one pot! My 30 day challenge was to start my Core Performance program. This Lemongrass & Ginger Rice Noodle Soup recipe is suitable for vegetarian, vegan and dairy free diets. 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