Lemongrass Beef Soup

== Description ==
For herb and meat lovers! Keep the lemongrass and beef mixing to bring the red-hot soup to a boil. Serve up an intense treat with other main dishes.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 stalk lemongrass
* 2 ½ qt. water
* ½ lb. thinly sliced top sirloin
* 1 Tbsp. uncooked rice
* 4 - 8 tsp. lime juice
* 2 tsp. sugar
* 2 tsp. seeded and chopped chili pepper, optional
* 1 tbsp. Thai fish sauce
* 4 tsp. chopped purple basil 
* 4 tsp. chopped green onions
* freshly cooked jasmine rice
* grated lime zest
== Directions ==
# Crush lemongrass and cut in half. 
# In a large saucepot, add lemongrass, water, and 1 tablespoon rice.
# Cover and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 
# Cut beef slices into 2-inch strips; place in a large soup bowl.
# Add lime juice, sugar, chili pepper, fish sauce, basil, and green onions.
# Pour hot broth over the top, 
# Stir, and serve with additional rice and lime zest
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Category:Hawaiian Soups
Category:Soup Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Jasmine rice Recipes
Category:Lemongrass Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Lime peel Recipes
Category:Fish Sauce Recipes