Spicy Thai Lobster Soup With Lemon Grass

Crush the stalk of lemon grass with the dull edge of a knife and cut into 6-inch strips.

Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add the lemon grass, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, fish sauce and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove the garlic clove and lemon grass. Add the lobster. Cook for 2 minutes or until lobster meat turns pink. Add the mushrooms, green onions, 2 tablespoons cilantro and chili peppers. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with cilantro and lemon grass strips.