Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup Recipe

Name: Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 Thai chiles, minced; 3 stalks of fresh lemongrass, inner bulbs only, thinly sliced; 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger; 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce; 2 quarts chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup small basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 Thai chiles, minced
3 stalks of fresh lemongrass, inner bulbs only, thinly sliced
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger
1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
2 quarts chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup small basil leaves

1
In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.
2
Add the shiitake and season with salt and pepper.
3
Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until tender, 5 minutes.
4
Uncover and cook, stirring, until the shiitake are golden, 3 minutes.
5
Transfer to a plate.
6
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
7
Add the chiles, lemongrass, shrimp shells, onion and ginger and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and golden, about 7 minutes.
8
Add the fish sauce and stock and bring to a boil.
9
Simmer over moderate heat for 10 minutes.
10
Strain the shrimp broth into a large bowl.
11
Return the broth to the skillet; bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
12
Add the shrimp and shiitake and cook until the shrimp are pink and curled, 1 minute.
13
Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
14
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with the basil leaves and serve.

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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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 4 Thai chiles, minced, and more.

Yes, Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup falls under the Seafood 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.

Hot-and-Sour Shrimp Soup

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