Amazing Thai Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Amazing Thai Hot & Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces shrimp, whole (raw or cooked in shell); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 stalk lemongrass, stalk roughly chopped; 2 kaffir lime leaves, shredded; 1 green chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups fish stock; 1 lime; 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce; salt and pepper (to taste); 1 red bird's eye chili, seeded and sliced; 1 scallion, thinly sliced (green onion); 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)

Servings: persons

12 ounces shrimp, whole (raw or cooked in shell)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 stalk lemongrass, stalk roughly chopped
2 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
1 green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups fish stock
1 lime
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 red bird's eye chili, seeded and sliced
1 scallion, thinly sliced (green onion)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)

1
Peel the shrimp and reserve the shells.
2
De-vein the shrimp, cover and chill until needed.
3
Heat the oil in a large pot and stir-fry the shrimp shell for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink.
4
Add the lemon grass, lime leaves, chili and stock.
5
Pare a strip of zest from the lime and add to the pot.
6
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
7
Strain the liquid and pour it back into the pot.
8
Squeeze the juice from the lime and add to the pot with fish sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Return to a boil, lower the heat, add the shrimp and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
10
Add the thinly sliced chili and scallion.
11
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

651

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces shrimp, whole (raw or cooked in shell), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 stalk lemongrass, stalk roughly chopped, 2 kaffir lime leaves, shredded, and more.

Yes, Amazing Thai Hot & Sour Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Amazing Thai Hot & Sour Soup

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