Description
A vibrant and soul-warming Thai soup featuring shrimp, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs in a spicy and sour broth.
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Mushrooms
- Lemongrass
- Kaffir lime leaves
- Galangal
- Bird chilies
- Coconut milk (optional)
- Water or broth
- Fish sauce
- Lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Bring water or broth to a boil. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and bird chilies. Boil for about 5-10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add shrimp and mushrooms to the pot and cook until the shrimp turns pink and the mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in fish sauce and lime juice to taste, bringing the soup to life with vibrant flavors.
- If desired, add coconut milk for a creamier texture, creating an exquisite balance in the broth.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
Fresh herbs are key! Adjust the heat by varying the number of bird chilies used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg