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Spicy Shrimp Asian Soup

Spicy Shrimp Asian Soup

Julie Wunder
This Spicy Shrimp Asian Soup is a flavorful blend of shrimp and vegetables like bok choy, mushrooms, and carrots.  Seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic, and Thai chili sauce, you can keep this mild for kids or spice it up.  This unexpected cozy dinner will quickly become a family favorite.  Includes crock pot and one-pot stove top instructions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 4 bok choy leaves, chopped and divided
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 32 ounces seafood stock
  • ¼ cup Asian fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon thai chili sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deviened
  • garnish: fresh cilantro & lime

Instructions
 

  • In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
  • Divide the bok choy into the white hard ends and the leafy greens. Put just the white ends into the pan with the carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for just 30 seconds, being careful not to burn them.
  • Add the seafood stock, Asian fish sauce, soy sauce, and Thai chili sauce. The Thai chili sauce is what makes it spicy, so add more if desired.
  • Raise the heat to high and bring the pot to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add the bok choy leaves and the shrimp at the end and cook just for a few minutes until opaque and pink.  The bok choy just needs to wilt some.
  • Putn seving bowls and garnish with fesh cilantro and lime.

Notes

Storage & Leftovers

Store any leftovers of the Spicy Shrimp Asian Soup in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Freezing

You can freeze the soup in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 38gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 274mgSodium: 1865mgPotassium: 681mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Spicy Shrimp Asian Soup
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