Simple Thai-Style Lemongrass Shrimp Soup Recipe

Name: Simple Thai-Style Lemongrass Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stalk lemongrass; 6 slices gingerroot; 1 lime; 2 small red chilies; 4 cups water; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon chili paste with garlic; 6 ounces tomatoes, cut into chunks; 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced (I use white or baby bella); 25 small cooked shrimp; 2 tablespoons cilantro

Servings: persons

1
Cut off the dry end and a few top leaves of the lemongrass stem.
2
Bruise the stem with the handle of a knife and cut into 1-inch long pieces.
3
Reserve.
4
Bruise the chilies, cut them in half, scoop out and discard the seeds.
5
Reserve the chilies.
6
Bring the water to boil.
7
Add lemongrass and ginger, and squeeze out half the lime into the water.
8
Boil 2-3 minutes.
9
Add fish sauce and chili-garlic paste.
10
Cook for another minute.
11
Add tomatoes and mushrooms.
12
Cook for 2-3 minutes (or longer, until it boils and the tomatoes start to fall apart).
13
Squeeze the other half of the lime into the soup.
14
Take off the heat.
15
Add the chilies and let stand a few seconds, then add the shrimp.
16
Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
17
Leave lemongrass, ginger and chilies in the soup and either try to pour the soup without them, or, better, pour the soup with chunks of lemongrass and ginger in it and warn your guests not to eat these.
18
They do add flavour when left in the soup while you eat it.

439

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stalk lemongrass, 6 slices gingerroot, 1 lime, 2 small red chilies, and more.

Yes, Simple Thai-Style Lemongrass 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Thai-Style Lemongrass Shrimp Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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