Super Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 red chili peppers, thinly sliced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and chili peppers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add the chicken broth, tamarind paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the lime juice and shrimp. Simmer until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Tamarind paste is derived from the fruit of the tamarind tree.
• Shrimp is a low-calorie, low-fat source of protein.
• This soup is a traditional Thai dish that is often served as an appetizer.