SPICED SHRIMP SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Citrus     Herb     Shellfish     Shrimp     Hot Pepper     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound (about 26) medium shrimp (preferably with heads)
4 stalks fresh lemongrass, outer leaves discarded and root ends trimmed
6 cups water
1/4 cup finely chopped well-washed coriander roots and/or stems
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
a 1-inch cube peeled fresh gingerroot, cut into fine julienne strips
1/4 cup Asian fish sauce (preferably naam pla)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 small fresh red or green Thai chili or serrano chili, or to taste, seeded and sliced very thin (wear rubber gloves)
fresh coriander leaves, thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves, and small fresh red Thai chilies for garnish if desired

Steps:

  • Rinse shrimp well and shell, reserving shell and heads
  • Cut 3 lemongrass stalks into 1-inch sections and crush lightly with flat side of a heavy knife. In a saucepan combine crushed lemongrass with reserved shrimp shells and heads, water, coriander roots, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Strain broth through a fine sieve into another saucepan.
  • Thinly slice lower 6 inches of remaining lemongrass stalk, discarding remainder of stalk, and combine with broth and gingerroot. Simmer broth 5 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer 1 minute, or until shrimp are just firm to touch. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sliced chili.
  • Serve soup warm or at room temperature, garnished with coriander leaves, lime leaves, and chilies.

Zenedine Foreman
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I was looking for a new shrimp soup recipe and this one did not disappoint. The soup was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shani Tanoli
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This soup was delicious! I added a little bit of extra spice to it and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sulay Man
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I loved the combination of spices and the shrimp were cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Charlie Thomas
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great. The broth was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


stephanie kassem
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I was looking for a new shrimp soup recipe and this one did not disappoint. The soup was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Farhaan Islam
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This soup was delicious! I added a little bit of extra spice to it and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Husein Mohamed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I loved the combination of spices and the shrimp were cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


jbluelove2
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great. The broth was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nishan Dhimal
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I was looking for a new shrimp soup recipe and this one did not disappoint. The soup was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jay Xhaudhary
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This soup was delicious! I added a little bit of extra spice to it and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Mercy Pote
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I loved the combination of spices and the shrimp were cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Jr Arroyo
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it. The broth was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Raymond Texas01
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great. The broth was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


sister squad Moore
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I was looking for a new shrimp soup recipe and this one did not disappoint. The soup was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Isa Cunha
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This soup was delicious! I added a little bit of extra spice to it and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahnaz khan
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The broth is so flavorful and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.


BIJAY THEENG official
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I loved the combination of spices and the shrimp were cooked just right.


Semwogerere Yasin
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This spiced shrimp soup was a hit at my dinner party! The broth was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.