Thai Spicy Shrimp Soup
A quick and fiery Thai-inspired soup with plump shrimp, fragrant lemongrass, and a kick of chili. Ready in about 20 minutes, this comforting bowl is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
- 4 leaves kaffir lime leaves
- 2 red chili peppers, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
In a pot, bring the 4 cups chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Add the 2 lemongrass stalks and 4 kaffir lime leaves, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the 2 sliced red chili peppers and 1 tomato wedges to the pot. Cook until the tomato softens slightly, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the 0.5 lb shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot, with lime wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- knife
- cutting board
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