Súp Khoai Môn

Súp Khoai Môn is a comforting Vietnamese soup made from taro roots, offering a creamy texture and subtle sweetness. This vegetarian dish is enriched with fragrant herbs and spices, making it a delightful and nutritious option for any meal.

Ingredients

• Taro root - 300 grams, peeled and diced
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Lemongrass - 1 stalk, bruised and tied in a knot
• Salt - 1 teaspoon, or to taste
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges (for serving)

Steps

1. In a pot, heat a splash of vegetable broth over medium heat and sauté the chopped shallots until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add the diced taro root and the bruised lemongrass to the pot, stirring to combine with the aromatics.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the taro is tender.
5. Remove the lemongrass stalk and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches, blending until creamy.
6. Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Heat for another 5 minutes until warmed through.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro and serving with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from ginger and lemongrass.

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