Instructions: In a large soup pot, combine chicken pieces, broth, lemongrass, gingerroot, peppercorns, coriander, and crush red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 40 minutes. Skim off any foam.

Remove chicken pieces. Strip the chicken off the bones and set aside. Discard bones.

Using a wire strainer, strain the broth and discard the solids. Return broth to soup pot and stir in cooked chicken, mushrooms, coconut milk, green onions, sugar and coconut extract. Cook over medium heat until mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and cooked rice. Serve hot.

Serves 6.

Description: "Fill up your bowl and warm your soul with a chicken soup thats even better than moms. Far East ingredients give it a far-out flavour."

NOTES : ? What the heck is lemon grass and where can I buy it? Lemon grass is an herb that grows in slender green stalks that look a bit like woody leeks. Its what gives a lemony flavour and aroma to Southeast Asian dishes. Only the bottom four to six inches of the stalk are used in cooking. Many supermarkets carry lemongrass in the produce section or look for it at Asian markets. In a pinch, substitute one teaspoon of grated lemon zest for one stalk, of lemongrass.

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