Thai Tom Yum Goong Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 QT chicken stock1 QT water3 Stalks fresh lemon grass, sliced in large piecesZest of 2 limes1 Inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced1 tbsp. garlic, minced3 red chiles, sliced (or jalapenos, I use a mix)3 tbsp. fish sauce1.5 tsp. sugar1 8oz can straw mushrooms, rinsed and halved1 cup fresh mushrooms1 lb. large shrimp (raw - peeled and deveined, tails left on)Fresh chopped cilantro to tasteLime juice, 1-2 limes depending on amountScallions for garnish
Directions
In a large pot bring the chicken stock and water to a boil Add lemon grass, lime zest, garlic and chiles.
Reduce heat, and cover, simmer 25 minutes
Add fish sauce, sugar and mushrooms, simmer 10 more min.
Add shrimp, cook 6 min. or until shrimp are done.
Add lime juice, pour into bowls and top with scallions, cilantro, and any other desired garnish

Note, can substitute chicken for shrimp

Serving Size:�Makes 4 generous servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SEW212.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 167.6
  • Total Fat: 2.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 172.3 mg
  • Sodium: 1,213.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 26.7 g

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