How to Make Super Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you are a fan of spicy and tangy flavors, then you are going to love this Super Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup recipe. This traditional Chinese dish is perfect for those looking for a comforting and warming soup that packs a punch of flavor. With its combination of heat from chili peppers and tanginess from vinegar, this soup is sure to awaken your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

This Super Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup is not only delicious, but it is also easy to make. With just...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups shrimp stock
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole straw mushrooms, drained
  • 1 pound frozen fully cooked salad shrimp, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 red chile peppers, seeded and chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine the shrimp stock, lemon zest and lime zest in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and shrimp and cook until shrimp have heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, green onion, cilantro and chile pepper. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Soup should be sour, salty, spicy and hot.
  • Nutrition

    140 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 1463mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 417mg