Paneer And Lemon Grass Soup

Ingredients

• 200 grams cottage cheese (paneer), cut into ½-inch cubes    
• 1 inch lemon grass, chopped                          
• 1 teaspoon oil                                                                         
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped                     
• 4-5 cups vegetable stock                                                        
• 1 fresh red chilli, sliced                                  
• Salt to taste
• ½ tablespoon lemon juice                                                                   
• 2-3 stalks spring onion greens, sliced

Method

1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wok; add 3 chopped garlic and sauté over medium heat for half a minute.
2. Add 1 inch chopped lemongrass and continue to sauté for half a minute.
3. Add 4-5 cups vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add 1 sliced red chilli, salt and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add 200 grams cubed paneer and ½ tablespoon lemon juice, stir and continue to simmer for 1 minute.
5. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, garnish with 2-3 sliced spring onion greens and serve hot.

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