Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp

[MsJacquiiC]

Such a succulent Oriental dish can be served with a bed of sauteed snowpeas for a wonderfully light dinner.

Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp
Preparation Time 10 min | Cooking Time 10 min:
4 servings

Ingredients

• 6 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 (4-inch) lemongrass stalk, halved and crushed
• 1/2 habanero chile pepper, minced
• 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
• 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

• Combine chicken broth, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and habanero in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done.
• Add juice, fish sauce, tomato, and onions to pan; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in coconut milk and cilantro.
• Discard lemongrass stalk and lime leaves.
• Enjoy.

Nutritionals

• Calories: 135 Cal
• Protein: 16.0g
• Carbohydrates: 8.0g
• Fat: 4.0g