Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

For 4 servings:

• 2 cups chicken stock or water
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1-2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced thinly)
• 3-4 kaffir lime leaves (torn into pieces)
• 2 stalks lemongrass (trimmed, smashed, and cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 1-inch piece of galangal or ginger (sliced thinly)
• 1 cup mushrooms (e.g., oyster, button, or shiitake, sliced)
• 2-3 Thai chilies (sliced or left whole for milder heat)
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
• Optional: Thinly sliced red onion or cherry tomatoes
• Salt to taste