Hot and sour soup is a classic Chinese dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a flavorful and tangy soup that is made with a variety of ingredients, including shrimp, tofu, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. The soup is typically served hot and garnished with green onions and cilantro.
In this article, we will provide you with two recipes for hot and sour soup. The first recipe is a traditional Chinese recipe that uses a variety of spices and ingredients to create a complex and flavorful soup. The second recipe is a simplified version of the traditional recipe that uses fewer ingredients and is easier to make. Both recipes are delicious and will surely satisfy your craving for hot and sour soup.
In addition to the two recipes, this article also includes a section on the history of hot and sour soup, as well as a section on the health benefits of the soup. We hope that you enjoy this article and that you find the recipes helpful.
HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP
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
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
HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP
Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp (tom yum goong, ?????????) is probably the most famous Thai dish, both inside and outside of Thailand. It's eaten very often here, usually in a type of hot pot with fire underneath. There are hundreds of variations of tom yum, and this recipe includes the two most common versions of Tom Yum Goong.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare all the ingredients. Remove the outer layer of the lemongrass stalks and cut off the end. Cut into 1-2″ pieces and smash with the side of a heavy knife to release flavor. Tear the center vein off the lime leaves. Slice your galangal into thin slices. Cut the tomato into 6 pieces lengthwise. Peel the skin off the shallots and smash lightly. Clean your coriander roots well. Smash the fresh chilies with the back of a heavy knife, or in a mortar and pestle. If using fresh Thai straw mushrooms, slice the bottoms off and cut in 1/2 lengthwise. If making the version with milk: roast the dried chilies until fragrant and browned in a dry wok on medium heat (see note). Clean the shrimp by peeling off the backs and snapping off the top part of the heads, but leave the fat on at the base of the head (the reddish brown goop). This is very important, as that fat imparts a signature flavor into Tom Yum Goong. Don't discard it. Then, peel out the legs + intestine underneath, but leave the tails on. Set aside. Boil the broth on high until it comes to a rapid boil. (see note about broth below). Add the lime leaves, lemongrass, coriander root, galangal, shallot(s) and tomato. Boil for 4-5 minutes until the broth tastes herbal. if you're using fresh ingredients, 4-5 minutes should be enough. In a separate pan, boil the mushrooms in plain water. After you've boiled 4-5 minutes, add a pinch of salt and the shrimp. Strain the cooked mushrooms and add them to the soup as well. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about a minute. Add the fish sauce and remove from heat. You will now season the soup. Add lime juice, chili paste, smashed fresh chilies. Taste the soup. Is it sour? Is it salty? If no, add a bit more, 1/4 teaspoon at a time. If making the version with milk: Add the milk and dried chilies. If doing this step you'll need to add a bit more lime juice and fish sauce as the milk tames it down a bit. Add about a teaspoon more of each. Add cilantro and serve. This soup is best served really hot!
HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories lunch, one pot, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place mushrooms, lily buds and tree ears in hot water and allow to soak for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the water.
- Discard the stems from the mushrooms and slice the caps. Cut away the hard ends of the lily buds and cut the tree ears in half.
- Bring stock to a simmer in a saucepan, add the soaking liquid, vinegar, soy sauce, mushrooms, lily buds and tree ears. Simmer for five minutes.
- Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and stir into the soup. Slice the tofu and add, along with the shrimp. When the soup returns to a simmer dribble in the egg slowly, stirring constantly. Season soup with hot chili oil to taste, dust with scallions and serve.
HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP
Fresh lemon juice lends the soup a tangy, sour flavor. Add more juice, if you like. From Cooking Light.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Asian
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add juice, vinegar, pepper, shrimp, and tofu to pan; bring to a boil.
- Cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are almost done. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Slowly drizzle egg white into pan, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in chili oil, pepper and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.9, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 107.4, Sodium 633.4, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 14.6
HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 soup servings or 4 main-cour
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash the raw shrimp, then peel and devein, saving the peelings. Wash the shrimp again, drain and pat dry. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cut each lemongrass stick into 3 (2-inch) pieces, starting from the rounded bottom end; discard the straw-like top. Lightly crush the 6 pieces with a heavy pestle, a mallet, or the blade of a knife.
- Combine the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, the stock, and shrimp peelings in a pan. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer very gently for 20 minutes. Strain this stock and return to the rinsed-out pan.
- Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and chile paste. Stir and taste again, adding more fish sauce or lime juice if required.
- Drain the straw mushrooms and add them to the seasoned stock. If using fresh mushrooms cut into quarters, drop into lightly salted boiling water, and boil for 1 minute. Drain and add to the seasoned stock. (The soup may be prepared to this stage several hours ahead if necessary and refrigerated.)
- Prepare the garnishes shortly before you are ready to serve the soup. Cut the green chilies into very fine rounds, and wash and dry the cilantro leaves.
- Just before serving, heat the stock with the mushrooms in it. When it begins to bubble, drop in the peeled shrimp. Cook over a medium heat for about 2 minutes or just until the shrimp turn opaque. Serve the soup immediately in individual bowls, garnished with the green chiles and cilantro leaves.
THAI HOT AND SOUR SHRIMP SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
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 WITH NOODLES AND THAI HERBS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Yield Makes 4 main dish or 8 small s
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak the noodles in hot water to cover and let stand, about 30 minutes, until soft.
- Peel the shrimp, reserving the shells. Cut them in half lengthwise, then toss with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the sesame oil, and refrigerate.
- Bring the stock to a boil with galangal, garlic, and lemongrass. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes. Add the shrimp shells and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes, skimming if necessary. Strain the stock and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer with the shallots and chiles. Simmer for 15 minutes and add 2 teaspoons of salt, the fish sauce, and the sugar. Continue to simmer.
- Meanwhile, drain the noodles well and divide among four to eight bowls. Then add the shrimp to the simmering broth. Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh herbs and lime juice.
- Divide the soup among the soup bowls, sprinkle over the black pepper, and serve.
HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP
No need to order take out anymore when you can do this at home at less cost. You may need to visit an Asian market for some of the ingredients, but they keep forever.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Asian
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add ging3er, mushrooms, and red pepper. Cook, while stirring, for 30 seconds. Add broth, vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili paste, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch, then add to the broth. Simmer until the shrimp is cooked, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Divide the soup evenly among 4 serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 2167, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 32.5
HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP (TOM YUM GOONG)
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, quick, soups and stews, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim the bottom of the lemon grass, and remove tough layers. Using a food processor or Japanese or French mandoline, slice the bottom 3 or 4 inches of the stalk tissue-thin.
- Bring the stock to a boil. Add lemon grass and sliced lime leaves, and boil one minute.
- Add the mushrooms, and simmer until mushrooms have softened, 2 or 3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, chilies and fish sauce, and cook until shrimp are just done. (Do not overcook the shrimp.)
- Stir in the lime juice, tasting as you add. Serve, sprinkled with cilantro and the 4 whole lime leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 167, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 969 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP
Steps:
- DIRECTIONS Remove the outer layer of the lemongrass stalks; cut off the end. Cut into 1-2 pieces and smash. Tear the center vein off the lime leaves. Slice galangal thinly. Cut the tomato into 6 pieces. Peel the shallots and smash lightly. Clean coriander roots well. Smash the fresh chilies. If using fresh Thai straw mushrooms, slice the bottoms off and cut in 1/2 lengthwise. If making the version with milk: roast the dried chilies until fragrant and browned in a dry wok on medium heat. Clean the shrimp by peeling off the backs and snapping off the top part of the heads, but leave the fat on at the base of the head (the reddish brown goop). This is very important, as that fat imparts a signature flavor into Tom Yum Goong. Remove the legs + intestine underneath; leave the tails on. Set aside. Boil the broth on high until it comes to a rapid boil. (see note about broth below). Add the lime leaves, lemongrass, coriander root, galangal, shallot(s) and tomato. Boil for 4-5 minutes until the broth tastes herbal. if you're using fresh ingredients, 4-5 minutes should be enough. In a separate pan, boil the mushrooms in plain water. After you've boiled 4-5 minutes, add a pinch of salt and the shrimp. Strain the cooked mushrooms and add them to the soup as well. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about a minute. Add the fish sauce and remove from heat. You will now season the soup. Add lime juice, chili paste, smashed fresh chilies. Taste the soup. Is it sour? Is it salty? If no, add a bit more, 1/4 teaspoon at a time. If making the version with milk: Add the milk and dried chilies. If doing this step you'll need to add a bit more lime juice and fish sauce as the milk tames it down a bit. Add about a teaspoon more of each. Add cilantro and serve. This soup is best served really hot!
HOT 'N' SOUR SHRIMP
Looking for something quick, colorful and chock-full of healthy ingredients to set before your family and friends? Try spooning this hearty dish from Mary Ann Dell of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania over spaghetti. "Stir-fry meal are always a family favorite," she notes, "and because of the mild kick of this recipe, it's in especially hot demand!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth; set aside. In a skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry red pepper and mushrooms for 4 minutes. Add the shrimp, garlic and pepper flakes; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add cucumber; cook and stir 1 minute longer or until heated through. Serve with spaghetti if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
TOM YUM KOONG (HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP)
Tom yum is one of the most favorite dishes in thailand. There are 2 kinds of Tom Yum: Clear soup and with milk for the smoother taste. This is a Thai recipe and it might be too spicy for most people, you may reduce the spices or lime juice for lighter taste.
Provided by THAI CHEF
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Clean and devein the shrimps. Pound lemon grass lightly and cut diagonally for 2 inches long. Tear the center part of kaffir lime leaves. Wedge mushrooms into quarters. Coarsely cut the coriander leaves.
- Bring water to boil over medium high heat. Add salt, lemon grass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes or until fragranced. Then add shrimps and quickly lower the heat to low otherwise shrimps will shrink down the size. After the shrimps is cooked turn off the heat.
- In a serving bowl, combine fish sauce, pounded chili and lime juice. Pour the soup into the bowl and taste. Topped with coriander leaves. Serve while hot.
- *****For thai cooking all ingredients are not to be exact. You may reduce down the spices.
- *****You may add roasted chili pasted right after you add mushrooms into a soup and bring the soup to boil, and follow every steps until you pour the soup into a bowl then topped with milk and stir well. Then top with coriander leaves for garnish.
Tips:
- Prep Ingredients: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients. This ensures smooth cooking.
- Marinate Shrimp: For tastier shrimp, marinate them in cornstarch, salt, and pepper. This adds flavor and helps thicken the soup.
- Use Quality Broth: A flavorful broth is crucial. Use homemade chicken or vegetable broth, or a low-sodium store-bought option.
- Stir-Frying Vegetables: Stir-fry the vegetables (mushrooms, bamboo shoots, carrots, and green onions) until tender but still crunchy. This adds texture and color.
- Add Vinegar and Soy Sauce Gradually: Start with a small amount of vinegar and soy sauce, then adjust to taste. This prevents overpowering the soup.
- Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright, tangy flavor. Avoid bottled lemon juice for best results.
- Cornstarch Slurry: To thicken the soup, make a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and water. Slowly whisk it into the soup while stirring constantly.
- Garnish before Serving: Before serving, garnish the soup with chopped green onions, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Conclusion:
This hot and sour soup with shrimp recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. With its tangy, spicy, and savory broth, tender shrimp, and crunchy vegetables, it's a perfect appetizer or light meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the cooking process. By following these tips and using fresh, high-quality ingredients, you can create a delicious and authentic hot and sour soup that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!
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