We love Thai food and this is sort of a Tom Yum soup, but I have added Shrimp and Green Chai Soba Noodles. There are a lot of variations to this. Is it authentic? Nope. Is it good on a cold, November day? Yup.

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 5 kaffir lime leaves
• 3-4 lemongrass stalks
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• Sriacha Sauce to taste
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon of Lime juice
• 15 Grape Tomatoes cut in half
• 1 pound of Shrimp (if you want Non-vegetarian)
• 1 onion, sliced thin
• 1 block of Tofu, Drained and Chopped into Cubes
• 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil for frying
• 1-2 tablespoons Soy sauce for Tofu
• Half package of Green Chai Soba Noodles (or Udon)
• Chopped Cilantro for Garnish

Directions

• In a large saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Once boiling, add the lime leaves and lemongrass and boil for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, soy sauce, Sriacha Sauce, lime juice, tomatoes and onions.
• In a large pan heat oil and add Tofu Cubes, brown, add the soy sauce and continue frying until golden brown.
• Add Tofu to broth.
• Add Shrimp (if using) and simmer until cooked.
• In a separate pot, cook noodles per package directions and add to broth before serving.
• Garnish with Cilantro