Lemongrass Chicken Soup with Lime Leaves

• 6 cups Basic Chicken Broth or store-bought chicken broth
• 2 stalks lemongrass
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Pour the broth into a large pot and set it over medium heat. Trim the tough root end off the lemongrass, smash with the flat side of a cleaver or heavy knife, make several lengthwise cuts in each stalk, and add to the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes to infuse the broth with the lemongrass.

Add the pepper. Taste and add salt as well as a litt