Description
A bold and aromatic Thai soup bursting with citrusy, spicy, and savory flavors, featuring tender shrimp and fragrant herbs in a light yet deeply satisfying broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200 grams mushrooms
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 to 3 red chili peppers, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large pot on medium heat and allow it to warm up.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in the vegetable broth, then add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, and chili peppers.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Let the broth simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Assemble the Dish: Add mushrooms and cherry tomatoes and let them cook until slightly softened.
- Cook to Perfection: Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink and tender.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar, then adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor
- Add lime juice at the end to keep its brightness
- Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg