Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your senses straight to the vibrant streets of Thailand! This Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup is not just a recipe—it's a symphony of flavors that will make your kitchen come alive with zesty, spicy, and tangy notes. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that promises to warm your soul and ignite your palate with its incredible blend of fresh shrimp, aromatic herbs, and bold seasonings.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Sliced lime for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping mushrooms, cilantro, and slicing lime for garnish. Ensure shrimp are fully peeled and deveined.
- In a large pot, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let the broth boil vigorously.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the broth and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and chili paste, mixing thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly throughout the broth.
- Gently add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the simmering broth. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Remove the pot from heat to prevent overcooking the shrimp, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed with additional fish sauce, lime juice, or chili paste.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and lime slices.
- Serve immediately while hot, preferably with steamed rice on the side.
Tips
- Quality matters: Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: They should turn pink and curl up, which typically takes 3-4 minutes.
- Adjust spice levels: Modify the chili paste according to your heat tolerance.
- Fresh ingredients are key: Use fresh lime juice and cilantro for maximum flavor impact.
- For extra depth, consider adding a few thin slices of fresh ginger or a splash of lemongrass.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the soup at its peak temperature and flavor.
- Pair with steamed jasmine rice to soak up the delicious broth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 186kcal
Carbohydrates: 11g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 220mg
