HOT & SOUR SEAFOOD SOUP (THAI)

      Title: HOT & SOUR SEAFOOD SOUP (THAI)
  Categories: Thai, Soups, Ceideburg 2
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
     1/2 lb Small fresh shrimp shelled
            -(shells reserved) and
            -deveined
       2 qt Chicken stock
       2    Green Serrano chilies,
            -seeded and chopped
       1 ts Salt
         g  Zest of one lime
       4    Kaffir lime leaves
       3    Lemon grass stalks, cut
            -into 1-inch pieces
     1/2 lb Scallops
       2 tb Fish sauce
            Juice of 3 limes
       3    To 4 tablespoons fresh
            -cilantro, chopped
       1    Red Serrano chili, seeded
            -and slivered
       6    Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
       2    Green onions, sliced
            -julienne
  
   Combine shrimp shells with stock, chilies, salt, lime, zest, lime
   leaves and lemongrass stalks in heavy non-aluminum pot. Bring to a
   boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 20 minutes. Strain.
   Return liquid to pot and place over medium-high heat and bring to a
   boil. Add shrimp and scallops and cook for 1 minute. Stir in fish
   sauce and juice of limes. Add chopped cilantro, slivered red chili
   and shiitake slices, and green onions. Stir and pour into a tureen or
   ladle into individual bowls.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.
   
   Source unknown.
   
   Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; February 10 1992.
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