Ingredients for Simple Thai Style Lemongrass Shrimp Soup
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- Gingerroot
- 1 lime, juiced
- Red Chilies
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Chili Paste With Garlic
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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How to Make Simple Thai Style Lemongrass Shrimp Soup
- Cut off the dry end and a few top leaves of 1 stalk lemongrass. Bruise the stem with the handle of a knife and cut into 1-inch long pieces. Set aside.
- Bruise 2-3 Thai chilies, cut them in half, and remove the seeds. Set aside.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Add the lemongrass and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger. Squeeze the juice of ½ a lime into the water.
- Boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and 1 teaspoon of chili-garlic paste.
- Cook for 1 minute.
- Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, and 1 cup of sliced mushrooms.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Squeeze the juice of the remaining ½ lime into the soup.
- Remove from heat.
- Add the prepared chilies and let stand for a few seconds. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
- Note: Lemongrass, ginger, and chilies can be left in the soup for added flavor. Warn guests not to eat these pieces.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
59 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
0g
Carbs
2g
