Thai Cucumber Soup

Description

This spicy, sweet and sour soup is a Thai classic. Serve garnished with additional cucumber slices and parsley, and perhaps over rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • 3 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 hot chile peppers, seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lemon grass, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 6

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