Thai Soup With Shrimp and Lemon Grass Recipe

Name: Thai Soup With Shrimp and Lemon Grass
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 stalks lemongrass; 2 limes; 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 8 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 lb large shrimp, shelled & deveined (30 count); 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally (about 4 oz.); 2 scallions, including 2 inches of green stems,thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more if needed)

Servings: persons

3 stalks lemongrass
2 limes
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
8 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb large shrimp, shelled & deveined (30 count)
1 cup snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally (about 4 oz.)
2 scallions, including 2 inches of green stems,thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more if needed)

1
Remove tough outer layers from lemon grass stalks and discard.
2
Cut off and discard about 1 inch of the woody base from each stalk.
3
Then, starting at the bases and cutting up to where the leaves begin to branch, slice stalks thinly to yield 1/3 cup.
4
Cut one lime into 6 slices and juice remaining lime to yield 2 tblsp.
5
juice.
6
Place chicken broth in lg saucepan and add lemon grass and lime slices.
7
Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
8
Strain broth and discard lemon grass and lime slices.
9
Return strained broth to pan and place over medium heat.
10
Add red bell pepper, mushrooms and hot red pepper flakes.
11
Simmer 5 minutes.
12
Then add shrimp, snow peas and scallions.
13
Cook until shrimp is curled and pink, 2-3 min.
14
(Do not overcook or shrimp will be tough) Remove from heat and add 2 tblsp.
15
lime juice.
16
Season with salt, adding more if needed.
17
Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro.
18
Makes 6 1-cup servings as a first course or 1 1/2 cup servings as a light meal.

617

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 stalks lemongrass, 2 limes, 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Thai Soup With Shrimp and Lemon Grass 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.

Thai Soup With Shrimp and Lemon Grass

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