Lemongrass Shrimp Soup

Health Benefits of Lemongrass Shrimp Soup

Ingredients:

• 🍤 500g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 🌿 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and chopped into 2-inch pieces
• 🧅 1 medium onion, sliced
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🥕 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 🍅 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 🌽 1 cup baby corn (or regular corn kernels)
• 🥬 1 cup bok choy or spinach, chopped
• 🥛 4 cups vegetable or seafood stock
• 🍋 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
• 🌿 Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
• 🧈 2 tbsp olive oil

Preparation Time:

• Prep: ⏱️ 10 minutes
• Cooking: ⏱️ 20 minutes
• Total: ⏱️ 30 minutes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the base:
   🧈 Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and lemongrass for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add vegetables:
   🥕 Step 2: Add carrots, tomatoes, and baby corn to the pot. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add stock and simmer:
   🥣 Step 3: Pour in the vegetable or seafood stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Cook the shrimp:
   🍤 Step 4: Add the shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Finish with greens and lime:
   🥬 Step 5: Add bok choy or spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
6. Serve:
   🍵 Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or green onions.

Light and Citrusy!

This soup is best enjoyed with steamed rice or on its own for a low-carb option.