This vibrant soup delivers a perfect harmony of spicy heat and tangy citrus, anchored by a deeply flavorful shrimp shell broth. The combination of lemongrass, fresh lime juice, and fish sauce creates an aromatic base that highlights the sweetness of medium raw shrimp. Straw mushrooms add a delicate texture, while fresh herbs like cilantro and mint provide a refreshing finish. Ideal for weeknight dinners or light lunches, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with simple ingredients.
Hot & Sour Shrimp Soup
Description
This vibrant soup delivers a perfect harmony of spicy heat and tangy citrus, anchored by a deeply flavorful shrimp shell broth. The combination of lemongrass, fresh lime juice, and fish sauce creates an aromatic base that highlights the sweetness of medium raw shrimp. Straw mushrooms add a delicate texture, while fresh herbs like cilantro and mint provide a refreshing finish. Ideal for weeknight dinners or light lunches, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with simple ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Shell the shrimp, rinse the shells thoroughly, and pat them dry.
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Cut the shrimp in half horizontally and rinse out the sand veins.
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Place a large pot over high heat until hot.
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Add the vegetable oil, swirling to coat the surface.
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Add the shrimp shells; cook until they turn pink, about 30 seconds.
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Add the chicken broth, lemongrass, lime peel, and chile.
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Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Strain the broth, discarding the shells and seasonings.
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Return the broth to the pot and heat to a simmer.
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Add the shrimp and straw mushrooms and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.
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Stir in the fresh lime juice and fish sauce.
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Ladle the soup into individual bowls.
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Garnish with green onions, cilantro, mint leaves, and slivered chile.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 135kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.5g9%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 110mg37%
- Sodium 700mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 15g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a deeper flavor, you can use a mix of chicken and vegetable broth.
If lemongrass is unavailable, you can substitute with a few drops of lemongrass paste or extra lime zest.
Adjust the spiciness by removing seeds from the chile or adding more for extra heat.
Serve immediately while hot. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bean sprouts for added nutrition.
