The Best Hot and Sour Thai Shrimp Soup
This Hot and Sour Thai Shrimp Soup is simple and easy to make. It is appetizing, flavorful, and satisfying. It's perfect for an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 12 large Shrimp with tail on, deveined and reserve shells
- 8 Shiitake Mushrooms, cut in thin slices
- 2 Thai Red Chilies, medium size, chopped
- 2 stalks fresh Lemongrass, remove outer layers and use the tender inner stalks only, thinly sliced
- 1 Shallot, large, chopped
- 1/4 cup Ginger, chopped
- 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 1 kg Chicken Stock (low-sodium)
- 1/8 cup Lime Juice
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Ground Black Pepper
- Some Fresh Basil Leaves for Garnish
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottom pan or a deep skillet, add 1/2 tbsp of Vegetable Oil. Add the Shiitake Mushrooms on medium heat. Season with pinch of Salt and Ground Black Pepper.
- Stir a few times until tender. Cover. Uncover to stir until the Shiitake Mushrooms are golden. It takes 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add another 1/2 tbsp of Vegetable Oil to the pan. Then add the Thai Red Chiles, Lemon Grass, Shallot, Shrimp Shells, and Ginger over medium heat. Continue to stir until the Shallot is softened and golden. It takes 6-7 minutes.
- Add in the Fish Sauce and the Chicken Stock. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Strain the Shrimp Broth and return the broth to the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the Shrimp and Shiitake Mushrooms. Cook until the Shrimp is pink. About 1-2 minutes.
- Add the Lime Juice. Taste, taste, taste and adjust with a bit of Salt and Ground Black Pepper, or with a dash of vinegar or more water. Taste and adjust.
- Garnish with some fresh Basil Leaves. Ready to enjoy! Serve warm.
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Notes
- It's important to taste the soup to adjust to your preference.
- You should always use large Shrimp for the best tasting experience.
- Remember to use low-sodium Chicken stock, you don't want your soup turn out to be too salty.
- The recipe with 12 shrimp is for 2 main servings or 4 side dishes or 6 classy appetizers.
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