Malaysian Curry Laksa Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 inch fresh turmeric root, peeled if needed, or use 1 tsp or more ground turmeric
• 1 inch fresh ginger root peeled if needed
• 1 green chile
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or use paprika plus cayenne
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons raw cashews soaked for 15 mins, use almonds or pepitas for cashew-free
• 1 handful cilantro with tender stems
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon oil
• curry paste Laksa, from above
• 2 cups white mushrooms sliced
• 3/4 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup veggies other, choice sliced or chopped small, such as bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli etc
• 3 cups vegetable broth or water
• 13 1/2 ounces coconut milk about 1.5 cups
• 8 ounces brown rice noodles uncooked
• 1 cup spinach chopped, or chard
• salt to taste
• cayenne to taste
• sugar or sweetener if needed
• cilantro mint, for garnish, optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 400 calories
• Carbohydrate : 40 grams
• Fat : 27 grams
• Fiber : 6 grams
• Protein : 6 grams
• SaturatedFat : 21 grams
• Sodium : 960 milligrams
• Sugar : 13 grams