Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup Recipe
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Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup

By: Kathleen Burton 
"Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Try using straw mushrooms in place of regular mushrooms. Break the noodles in half before cooking."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces thin egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and garlic in oil until soft (do not brown). Stir in tomato, pineapple, celery and sugar and cook until tomatoes begin to soften. Stir in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in lime juice and soy sauce; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and red pepper and simmer 3 minutes more, until shrimp are pink. Stir in bean sprouts, onion and reserved noodles. Heat through and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 197 | Total Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 131mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2003 by Jessica C.   view full review
This is soooooo good. I made the mistake of thinking I could peel and devein my own...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2003 by skyliner   view full review
very nice,easy to make and yes, it is elegant!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2007 by Caroline C   view full review
Ok, I used this recipe more as a guide. I pretty much just eyeballed the ingredients, adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by JCOB2   view full review
This soup was fair. In my opinion it was a little on the bland side. I would make it again,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by cmcguire2000   view full review
This recipe is a wonderful base for what I have been looking for!! I like mine served over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2007 by Callie   view full review
I was really craving soup and this recipe really hit the spot! Since pineappple can have a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by Cathalain   view full review
This soup was actually quite good! However, I would definitely add and improve to this, as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by nattymarie   view full review
Sorta somewhat bland, but nothing salt, pepper and some hot sauce can't fix. I liked it, will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by PIZZABOY199   view full review
Followed recipe except for following changes: Doubled noodles (used rice noodles -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by VictoriaSe49896 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
First off this is not hot and sour soup, it's Thai in origin. My guys thought it was ok but it...

 

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