Thai Shrimp Soup Crockpot Recipe

Thai Shrimp Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved
* 8 cups fish or chicken broth
* 1 cup of diced carrots
* 3 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced
* 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
* 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
* 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Thai basil or basil
* 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
* 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
* 1 serrano pepper, stemmed and thinly sliced
* 1 to 2 limes, juiced
* 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk
* 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek chile paste
* 6 thin lime slices

Preparation steps:

* Halve shrimp lengthwise. Place in refrigerator. Place shrimp shells, broth, carrots, lemongrass, ginger and garlic in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 1/2 hours.
* Strain broth; discard solids. Return broth to crockpot. Add shrimp, basil, mint, cilantro, serrano pepper, lime juice, coconut milk and chile paste. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with lime slices.

Enjoy
(serves 6)