Shrimp and Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 millilitres water; 200 grams shrimp; 5 each parsley stems; 5 grams tamarind; 3 teaspoons shrimp paste Thai, seasoned, not fermented shrimp; 2 each garlic cloves minced or pressed; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds ground; 2 tablespoons lentils, yellow heaping; 1/2 teaspoon pepperoni minced; 1/2 teaspoon tarragon leaves dried; 1 teaspoon sunflower oil more if needed; 1 x salt and black pepper ground

Servings: persons

600 millilitres water
200 grams shrimp
5 each parsley stems
5 grams tamarind
3 teaspoons shrimp paste Thai, seasoned, not fermented shrimp
2 each garlic cloves minced or pressed
1 teaspoon coriander seeds ground
2 tablespoons lentils, yellow heaping
1/2 teaspoon pepperoni minced
1/2 teaspoon tarragon leaves dried
1 teaspoon sunflower oil more if needed
1 x salt and black pepper ground

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1 - Prepare shrimps.
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Toss shells, heads, and tails into a small pot, pour in 300 ml of water, add parsley stems and tamarind pulp, simmer for 15 minutes.
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Start cooking rice or noodles.
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2 - Find a medium pot.
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Pour in 300 ml of water.
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Rinse lentil under running water, add lentil to this pot together with shrimp paste, coriander, garlic and pepperoni.
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Sprinkle some salt.
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Simmer for about 15 minutes.
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3 - Strain shrimp stock when ready, and pour it into a pot with lentil.
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Add water to 600 ml if needed.
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Add tarragon, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
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4 - At the end of cooking fry shrimps in sunflower oil for ca.
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2 minutes.
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5 - Take your beautiful plates or bowls, put in some rice or noodles, pour in a portion of the soup, and top with shrimps fresh from the skillet.
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Garnish with fresh parsley leaves, cilantro leaves and lemon slices if you got them.

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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: 600 millilitres water, 200 grams shrimp, 5 each parsley stems, 5 grams tamarind, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Lentil 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 Lentil Soup

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