Hot Sour Seafood Soup Recipe
Make Hot Sour Seafood Soup Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Broth Base
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Clean and prepare all seafood by peeling shrimp, cleaning squid, and scrubbing mussels. Slice mushrooms, chop tomatoes and green onions, and finely chop cilantro.
Cooking the Soup
- 2
Make the Broth
In a large pot, add the chicken or seafood broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, chili paste, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Add Vegetables
Once the broth is simmering, add the sliced mushrooms and chopped tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- 4
Add Seafood
Then, add the prepared shrimp, squid, and mussels to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is fully cooked and mussels have opened.
- 5
Season the Soup
Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Adjust lime juice for more sourness if desired.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pot from heat. Stir in chopped green onions and cilantro. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
