Spicy Broth
Elevate your soup game with this vibrant and aromatic Spicy Broth recipe, a bold fusion of Southeast Asian-inspired flavors! Packed with layers of spice and warmth, this broth features fresh ginger, minced garlic, red chili peppers, and earthy coriander seeds, all simmered alongside fragrant lemongrass stalks and lime leaves for a tantalizing depth. Combined with savory vegetable broth, soy sauce, and a hint of ground cumin, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for warming up chilly evenings or creating a sensational base for noodle soups or rice dishes. Ready in just an hour, the Spicy Broth is seasoned to perfection and garnished with fresh cilantro, delivering an irresistible balance of heat, zest, and herbal freshness. Whether as a standalone soup or paired with your favorite toppings, this dish guarantees bold flavors in every spoonful. Perfect for fans of spicy recipes, veggie-packed meals, and quick comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece, grated ginger
- 2 sliced red chili peppers
- 2 cut into 4-inch pieces and smashed lemongrass stalks
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 lime leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced chili peppers, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the smashed lemongrass stalks, coriander seeds, and ground cumin. Stir to coat the spices well.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and add soy sauce, lime leaves, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot or large bowl, discarding the solids.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8596 mg | 374% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.1 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 25.2 mg | 140% | |
| Potassium | 5131 mg | 109% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
