Asian Style Shrimp Soup recipe by AICR

Although the caption is sated as soup for Summer. But the Asian soup is good for any occassion. However, there are different soup for different season, that is highly depend on the herbs & vegetable that used.

My recommendation for this soup recipes is that add more Ginger & Onion, 1 can of Chicken broth is enough otherwise it would be too salty.

An Asian Soup for Summer
FROM THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Since at least the third century B.C., the Chinese have appreciated a bowl of soup at almost anytime of day, from breakfast to a late-night snack. Other Asian countries have followed suit. Many Asian soups are light and easy to prepare, and are therefore perfect in hot weather.

A hot, but light, summer soup can make a satisfying meal anywhere in the world. Using fresh basil, mint and cilantro from the summer garden makes it even easier to make and better to eat.

A clear broth enlivened with the flavors of fresh herbs, colorful carrots and a few simply-prepared shrimp makes a good summer meal.

Shrimp is America’s favorite shellfish. There are hundreds of species from both warm and cold water. They come in many colors and sizes but all change color - to pink or red - when cooked because of a heat-caused chemical reaction. Shrimp are sold according to size. When buying shrimp, keep in mind that they should smell like the sea, not like ammonia.

Deveining shrimp is usually a matter of personal preference. The bigger the shrimp, the more likely the intestinal vein will contain grit and need to be removed.

Shrimp are not as high in cholesterol as was once thought. More importantly, the amount of the total fat is extremely low in shellfish. Shrimp are low in total saturated fat (the kind of fat that raises blood cholesterol) and calories.

The following recipe calls for lemon grass, an important flavoring in Thai cooking and now commonly available at supermarkets. If you can’t find fresh lemongrass (do not use dried versions), use the zest of a lemon.

Asian-Style Shrimp Soup - Makes 6 servings. Read More...
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