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Spicy Thai Lemongrass Shrimp Soup

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Rett Soup
Kategori Thai
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 Thai red chilies, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Combine the chicken broth, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and chilies in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes to infuse the broth.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and continue simmering for 5 minutes until they soften.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with cilantro and green onions.

merknader

Use the freshest lemongrass you can find, as older stalks lose their citrus scent. If the broth tastes too sharp after adding lime, add an extra splash of fish sauce to round it out. Leftovers keep in the fridge for two days; reheat gently over low heat so the shrimp stay tender.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Equipment: Large pot, Cutting board, Knife