Shrimp and Lemongrass Soup Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Lemongrass Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh hot green chilies; 2 green onions, very thinly sliced crosswise; 6 wild lime leaves, torn or cut in quarters (optional); 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 3 cups water, chicken broth, or shrimp stock; 3 stalks fresh lemongrass, trimmed to 3-inch base and cut on the diagonal into l-inch lengths; 5 slices galanga, fresh, frozen, or dried; 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons roasted chili paste (nahm prik pao; optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh hot green chilies
2 green onions, very thinly sliced crosswise
6 wild lime leaves, torn or cut in quarters (optional)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 cups water, chicken broth, or shrimp stock
3 stalks fresh lemongrass, trimmed to 3-inch base and cut on the diagonal into l-inch lengths
5 slices galanga, fresh, frozen, or dried
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons roasted chili paste (nahm prik pao; optional)

1
In a large serving bowl combine the lime juice, chilies, green onions, and half the lime leaves, if using.
2
Place this bowl by the stove, along with a small bowl containing the chopped cilantro.
3
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, lemongrass, galanga, and remaining lime leaves, if using.
4
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add the shrimp and mushrooms to the broth, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until the mushrooms are tender and the shrimp are cooked.
6
Stir in the fish sauce and roasted chili paste, if using, and remove from heat.
7
Pour the hot soup over the lime juice and herbs in the serving bowl, and stir well.
8
Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro and serve hot.

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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: 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh hot green chilies, 2 green onions, very thinly sliced crosswise, 6 wild lime leaves, torn or cut in quarters (optional), and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Lemongrass 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.

Shrimp and Lemongrass Soup

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