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Spicy Shrimp & Ginger Mushroom Soup

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A quick, flavorful, and comforting soup featuring tender shrimp, earthy mushrooms, warming ginger, and a spicy broth. Perfect for chilly days or light yet satisfying meals.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, or button), sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced or grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red chili or 1 tsp chili flakes, finely chopped
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro or Thai basil (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or neutral cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked rice noodles or jasmine rice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chili until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Add mushrooms and cook until they start to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Season with fish sauce or soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer the broth for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  5. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with green onions, cilantro or Thai basil, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
  8. If using rice or noodles, add them to the bowls before pouring in the hot soup.

Notes

  • Use tofu instead of shrimp for a vegetarian version.
  • Add bok choy, spinach, or bean sprouts for extra greens.
  • For extra heat, include chili paste or sriracha.
  • Stir in coconut milk for a creamier version.
  • Store noodles separately to prevent sogginess when reheating.

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