HOT AND SOUR THAI SOUP

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I LOVE cooking, and eating, and trying new recipes, and ethnic cuisine, and. . . You get the idea. But I was baffled by Thai cooking. So I took a class from one of our local chef's. This was one of the fabulous dishes that we had. . .

Provided by Nicole Bredeweg

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 qt chicken broth
2 stick fresh lemongrass, sliced on a bias into 2" pieces
4 kaffir lime leaves or
4 tsp lime zest
1 inch piece of galangal or ginger, sliced
2 red chilies, sliced
1 1/2 tsp sugar
8 oz can of straw mushrooms, rinsed and halved
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, tails on
2 limes, juiced
2 green onions, sliced
1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Bring the stock to the boil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chilies. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to let the spices infuse the broth.
  • 2. Uncover and add the fish sauce, sugar, and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes. Toss in the shrimp and cook for about 8 minutes until they turn pink. Remove from the heat and add the lime juice, green onions, and cilantro. Taste for salt and spices; you should have an equal balance of spicy, salty, and sour. It's a good idea to tell your guest's that the lemongrass, lime leaves, galangal, and chilies are for flavor only and should be avoided when eating the soup.

Nasrullah
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and the heat level is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


nosa aj
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day. The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I also love the way the lemongrass and galangal add a unique flavor to the broth. I will definitely be ma


gachaash 1352
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the way the lemongrass and galangal add a unique flavor to the broth.


Man Luk
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I love that this soup is also very easy to make. I can usually have it on the table in about 30 minutes. It's the p


Noor Ali shah
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the heat level is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Cieanna Francis
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The flavors are complex and delicious, and the heat level is perfect. I love that this soup is also very healthy, thanks to the abundance of vegetables. I wi


Josh Prater
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This soup is my go-to comfort food. It's always so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the lemongrass and galangal add a unique flavor to the broth.


WalmartHyperion
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. The broth is incredibly flavorful and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I love that this soup is also very versatile. I often add different vegetables or proteins, depending o


Nabarijja Shagi
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This soup is a must-try! The flavors are incredible and the heat level is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Bradley MacGrady
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful broth, and the chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again for future gatherings.


Snsienel Sandy
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This soup was so good! The flavors were complex and satisfying, and the heat level was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Opuada BJ
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the soup turned out incredibly flavorful. The lemongrass and galangal added a unique and delicious flavor to the broth. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Fati Mumuni
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Wow! This soup was amazing. It had the perfect amount of heat and sourness, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Abbas Rahim
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredibly complex and well-balanced, with a perfect blend of heat and sourness. The chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the broth was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be makin