South Beach Thai Shrimp Soup With Lime and Cilantro |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Appropriate for Phase I. In later phases, you can add cooked soba noodles. Substitute chopped scallions if you don't like cilantro. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon canola oil |
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced |
1 small onion, thinly sliced |
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth |
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
1 head napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 3 cups) |
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined |
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce |
2 teaspoons lime zest |
1/4 cup lime juice |
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped or 1/2 cup chopped scallion |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large pot.
2. Add ginger and onion.
3. Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.
4. Add broth and red pepper flakes and bring to a low boil.
5. Add cabbage and cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Add shrimp, lime zest and lime juice.
7. Cook just until shrimp turns pink.
8. Serve hot sprinkled with cilantro or scallions.
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