Ginger Shrimp Soup Recipes

EASY THAI SHRIMP SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of 1 1 /2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside. Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside. Add garlic, onion and bell pepper to the stockpot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in curry paste until well combined, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in coconut milk and vegetable stock, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in rice, shrimp, lime juice and cilantro. Serve immediately.

SEAFOOD SOUP WITH GINGER BROTH

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven.
• Add garlic, ginger, lemon peel and hot pepper flakes. Cook gently until very fragrant.
• Add broth, soy sauce and lemon juice and bring to boil.
• Add carrots. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
• Add scallops, shrimp, sesame oil and green onions, Cook for just a few minutes, or until seafood is barely cooked.
• Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH GINGER SHRIMP

Steps:

• For the soup, place sweet potatoes, a cup of the coconut milk and the broth in a stock pot. Bring to a low boil and simmer 15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are soft.
• Place potatoes and liquid in a food processor and blend until smooth, adding lime juice and the remaining coconut milk as needed.
• For the shrimp, mix together the ingredients in a plastic bag. Marinade the cleaned shrimp for one hour in the fridge. Broil or grill shrimp for five minutes until done.
• For the bananas, place banana slices in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Broil 2-3 minutes. Turn bananas over and broil another minute or two until they are a bit soft and lightly browned.
• Ladle soup into bowls and top with shrimp. Serve condiments in small bowls on the side.

CHINESE SHRIMP AND TOFU SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan or wok over high heat. Cook the garlic and ginger until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir in the shrimp, and stir fry until cooked, then remove and set aside. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add the tofu and peas, season with salt and pepper, then return to a simmer. Mix the cornstarch with a little water to form a thin paste. Stir the cornstarch into the soup and continue to simmer until clear and thickened, about 1 minute. Stir the shrimp back into the soup and serve.

SHRIMP BROTH WITH LEMONGRASS, CHILI AND GINGER

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp; reserve shells. Halve shrimp lengthwise. Transfer shrimp to small bowl. Cover and chill.
• 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.)
• 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.
• Ladle into bowls. Garnish with lime.

SHRIMP AND GINGER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the peanut oil in a Dutch oven.
• Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add the broth, water, and noodles and bring to a boil. Cook until noodles are done.
• Reduce heat to simmer and add shrimp and cook 2 minutes.
• Add the tofu and spinach, and cook for 3 minutes more.
• Add soy sauce and serve with the green onion garnish.