THAI HOT AND SOUR SEAFOOD SOUP

Thai Hot and Sour Seafood Soup image

Provided by Xexe383

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb small fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined (shells reserved)
1/2 lb scallops
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon salt
4 kaffir lime leaves
3 lemongrass, stalks cut into 1 inch pieces
2 quarts chicken stock
2 green onions, sliced julienne
6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 green serrano chilies, seeded and chopped
1 red serrano chilie, seeded and slivered
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime zest
3/4 cup lime juice

Steps:

Combine shrimp shells with stock, Green chiles, salt, lime, zest, lime leaves and lemongrass stalks in heavy non-aluminum pot.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Strain.
Return liquid to pot and place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Add shrimp and scallops and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
Add chopped cilantro, slivered red chili, shiitake slices, and green onions.
Stir and ladle into individual bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.1, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 66.4, Sodium 1683.5, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.1, Protein 19.1