Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Called tom kha gai in Thai, this soup is named for the camphor-scented galangal root (kha). You can find galangal (it looks like ginger on steroids) and fresh lime leaves at Asian markets. Both freeze well, so stock up and you’ll be set for months! There is no substitute for galangal, but it is present in most Thai curry pastes, so if you can’t find galangal, include an extra 1 tsp or so of curry paste. This soup is brothy and light; if you prefer richer soup, substitute a can