Name: Shrimp Broth with Lemongrass, Chili and Ginger
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp; 6 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth; 1 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh lemongrass; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 small serrano chili, stemmed, thinly sliced into rounds; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 6 thin lime slices

A combination of spicy, tangy and aromatic flavors, this light soup is also really satisfying.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp

6 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth

1 cup finely chopped carrot

1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh lemongrass

3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

1 small serrano chili, stemmed, thinly sliced into rounds

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

6 thin lime slices

Preparation

Step 1
Peel and devein shrimp; reserve shells. Halve shrimp lengthwise. Transfer shrimp to small bowl. Cover and chill.
Step 2
Combine reserved shrimp shells, broth and next 4 ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 20 minutes to blend flavors, stirring and skimming surface occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
Step 3
Strain broth into large bowl, pressing on solids with back of spoon to release as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Return broth to pot. Bring to simmer. Remove from heat. Add shrimp, herbs, chili and lime juice. Cover and let stand until shrimp are opaque, stirring once, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Ladle into bowls. Garnish with lime.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per Serving: calories

122; total fat

4 g; saturated fat

1 g; cholesterol

88 mg.

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsSoup Soup/Stew Asian Shrimp Shellfish Seafood Lemongrass Herbs & Spices Ginger Serrano Chile Chile Vegetable Starter Main Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free Dairy Free Easy Weeknight Meals Quick Simmer Bon Appétit

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Why You Should Save Your Shrimp Shells
Shrimp shells are too flavor-packed to get tossed.

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Why You Should Save Your Shrimp Shells