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South Beach Thai Shrimp Soup With Lime and Cilantro
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Servings: 4
Appropriate for Phase I. In later phases, you can add cooked soba noodles. Substitute chopped scallions if you don't like cilantro.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 head napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped or 1/2 cup chopped scallion
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large pot.
2. Add ginger and onion.
3. Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.
4. Add broth and red pepper flakes and bring to a low boil.
5. Add cabbage and cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Add shrimp, lime zest and lime juice.
7. Cook just until shrimp turns pink.
8. Serve hot sprinkled with cilantro or scallions.
By RecipeOfHealth.com