This thai version of carrot soup has the health benefits of ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. With its potent combination of vegetables, rice, and fresh thai herbs and spices, and its high concentration of vitamins a and c, plus calcium, this soup is an excellent remedy for a cold or flu. It is also extremely delicious and makes an elegant soup to serve guests. Enjoy it as an appetizer, or add a crusty loaf of french bread on the side for the main course. If you use vegetable broth this becomes a nice vegetarian thai recipe that's also easy to make-it's ready in just 30 minutes