Thai Hot-and-Sour Fish Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 tbsp cooking oil
3 shallots , cut into thin slices
1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
5 jalapeno peppers , seeds and ribs removed , peppers cut into thin slices
1 quart canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
2 cups water
grated zest of 2 lemons
grated zest of 3 limes
1/2 lb mushrooms, quartered
5 tbsp lime juice (from about 3 limes)
1/4 cup asian fish sauce ( nam pla or nuoc mam) (see notes)
2 lb swordfish steaks, skinned , cut into approximately 2-by-1-inch pieces
2 tomatoes, cut into large dice (optional)
1/3 cup cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions:

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the shallots, ginger, and jalapeños; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the zests and mushrooms; simmer 5 minutes longer.
Add the lime juice, fish sauce, and swordfish to the soup. Cook until the fish is just done, about 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the tomatoes and cilantro, if using.
Fish Alternatives: Thai Hot-and-Sour Soup is often made with shrimp. Or, use any moderately firm, skinless steaks or fillets, such as catfish, black sea bass, or pompano, in place of the swordfish.
Asian Fish Sauce: Fish sauce is used as a condiment, much like soy sauce. Either the Thai version (nam pla) or the Vietnamese (nuoc mam) will add great depth of flavor to quick dishes.
Wine Recommendation: The strong flavors here suggest a light white without too much taste of its own. A pinot grigio from Italy will do fine-unless you increase the heat with more jalapeños. Then serve a cold beer.
Notes: Asian fish sauce is available at Asian markets and many supermarkets

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	388.96 Kcal (1628 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.6g	26%
Cholesterol	58.96mg	20%
Sodium	1639.13mg	68%
Potassium	1448.6mg	31%
Total Carbs	25.57g	9%
Sugars	12.31g	49%
Dietary Fiber	4.55g	18%
Protein	40.49g	81%
Vitamin C	47.7mg	79%
Iron	108.2mg	601%
Calcium	76.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	44.3 Kcal (185 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.89g	26%
Cholesterol	6.71mg	20%
Sodium	186.67mg	68%
Potassium	164.97mg	31%
Total Carbs	2.91g	9%
Sugars	1.4g	49%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	18%
Protein	4.61g	81%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	79%
Iron	12.3mg	601%
Calcium	8.7mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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