Best 5 Hot Sour Shrimp Soup With Noodles And Thai Herbs Recipes

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"Hot Sour Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Thai Herbs" is a delightful balance of flavors and textures sure to tantalize your taste buds. This Thai-inspired dish combines the tanginess of tamarind and the warmth of chili peppers to create a unique and unforgettable soup sure to become a favorite. The addition of plump, tender shrimp and soft, chewy noodles adds depth and substance, making this soup a complete meal. Garnish with aromatic Thai herbs like cilantro, basil, and mint for an extra burst of freshness. So gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary journey to Thailand with this delectable Hot Sour Shrimp Soup.

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THAI HOT & SOUR SHRIMP SOUP



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Galangal, a rhizome similar to ginger, is available fresh or frozen in Asian markets; ginger is an acceptable substitute. Chile paste, made from ground red chiles, garlic, and vinegar, is sold in Asian markets and some supermarkets.

Provided by Mai Pham

Categories     Main Course

Yield Yields about eight cups.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
1/2 tsp. chile paste
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
3 thin slices fresh or frozen galangal (or 2 thin slices fresh, peeled ginger)
1 stalk lemongrass, bruised with the side of a knife and cut into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal
6 cups homemade or low-salt chicken broth
2 Tbs. fish sauce
4-1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
2 kaffir lime leaves, cut in half (optional)
1/2 cup drained canned straw mushrooms (or 3 oz. white mushrooms, quartered)
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 lb. raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 scallion (white and green parts), coarsely chopped
5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
5 fresh cilantro sprigs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the garlic, chile paste, and red pepper flakes. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the galangal and lemongrass; stir until the ingredients are lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Bring the soup to a boil. Add the fish sauce, sugar, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Add the shrimp and cook until they just turn pink, about 2 minutes. (The shrimp will continue to cook in the hot broth.) Remove the pan from the heat and add the lime juice, scallion, basil, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize four., Calories 150 kcal, Fat 50 kcal, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 5 g, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 860 mg, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

THAI HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, butterflied, shells reserved
1/4 cup lime juice
4 teaspoons Thai fish sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh green chilies
2 tablespoons very finely-minced lemongrass, from tender inner part of stalk, plus 2 tablespoons thinly-sliced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons crumbled dried Kefir lime leaves (available in Asian markets or specialty food stores)
2 tablespoons finely-minced fresh coriander roots and stems
2 thick slices galanga root (available in Asian markets or specialty food stores)
2 medium shallots, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried tamarind pulp (available in Asian markets or specialty food stores)
1/2 cup straw mushrooms, rinsed
2 heaping tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
2 teaspoons minced scallion

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 2 teaspoons of the fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the green chilies, and 1 teaspoon of the finely-minced lemongrass. Mix well and let marinate while you prepare the soup.
  • In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat. Add shrimp shells and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until shells have begun to brown. Add chicken stock, 2 tablespoons of the green chilies, the 2 tablespoons sliced lemongrass, kefir lime leaves, coriander roots and stems, galanga root, shallots and tamarind pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmering, cover and cook 30 minutes.
  • Into a clean saucepan strain soup through a fine sieve, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Heat over medium-high heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice. remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon green chilies, remaining teaspoon minced lemongrass, straw mushrooms, coriander leaves, and scallions; stir well. To serve, add shrimp in their marinade and cook 30 seconds or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP



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This traditional Thai soup is a favorite of Su-Mei Yu, chef and owner of Saffron restaurant in San Diego. Serve it with basmati or Thai jasmine rice. Serrano and de arbol chiles, galangal, lemongrass, cilantro roots, kaffir-lime leaves, and nam pla can be found in Asian markets and specialty-food stores.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 dried de arbol chiles
4 cups Su Mei's Chicken Stock
1 half-inch piece galangal or 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced and lightly crushed
3 stalks lemongrass, green parts and hard outer layers removed, sliced in half lengthwise, and lightly bruised
3 cilantro roots or 10 stems, rinsed well
6 kaffir-lime leaves, torn, or zest of 1 lime, removed with a peeler in strips and julienned
5 to 6 fresh bird or serrano chiles, lightly crushed, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
2 tablespoons nam pla
1 fifteen-ounce can straw mushrooms, rinsed and patted dry, or 1 cup fresh oyster mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1 tablespoon Roasted Chiles in Oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, reserving 10 shells. Rinse shrimp, pat dry, and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add dried chiles and reserved shrimp shells, and cook, stirring, until chiles turn black and shells turn pink, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chiles and shells to a square of cheesecloth. Tie securely with kitchen twine, and return to saucepan.
  • Add stock, and bring to a boil. Add galangal, lemongrass, cilantro roots or stems, kaffir-lime leaves, and fresh chiles. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and let spices infuse the stock for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in salt and fish sauce. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Add mushrooms, raise heat to high, and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cheesecloth pouch, lemongrass, and kaffir-lime leaves; discard. Add shrimp, and cook just until pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add roasted chiles in oil. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice. Taste again; there should be an equal balance of spicy, salty, and sour flavors. Garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.

THAI HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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Fantastic authentic Thai hot and sour soup. Ideal as a starter in a Thai meal. Not very filling, but a great appetizer. Very quick and easy to prepare. The tom yum paste is hot, so try the soup before adding the chile and decide if any extra heat is required. Do not attempt if you do not have fresh coriander, as this is vital!

Provided by STEVE ALDER

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon tom yum paste
½ clove garlic, finely chopped
3 stalks lemon grass, chopped
2 kaffir lime leaves
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - shredded
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped green chile pepper
1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
1 sprig fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Stir in the tom yum paste and garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves. Place the chicken in the saucepan, and cook 5 minutes, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Mix in the mushrooms. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and green chile pepper. Continue cooking until well blended. Remove from heat, and serve warm with the coriander and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 638.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP



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Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Try using straw mushrooms in place of regular mushrooms. Break the noodles in half before cooking.

Provided by Kathleen Burton

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces thin egg noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ cup bean sprouts
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and garlic in oil until soft (do not brown). Stir in tomato, pineapple, celery and sugar and cook until tomatoes begin to soften. Stir in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in lime juice and soy sauce; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and red pepper and simmer 3 minutes more, until shrimp are pink. Stir in bean sprouts, onion and reserved noodles. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 996.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process smoother.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your soup will taste. Look for fresh shrimp, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Don't overcrowd the soup pot: If you add too much shrimp or noodles to the soup, it will become overcrowded and the shrimp will not cook evenly. Add the shrimp and noodles in batches if necessary.
  • Season the soup to taste: Taste the soup as you cook it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more fish sauce, lime juice, or chili paste to taste.
  • Serve the soup hot: Hot and sour shrimp soup is best served hot. Garnish with fresh herbs and vegetables, such as cilantro, basil, and bean sprouts.

Conclusion:

Hot and sour shrimp soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of shrimp, vegetables, and herbs makes this soup packed with flavor. With its spicy and sour broth, this soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day. Serve it with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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