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Vietnamese Sour Shrimp Soup

Bright, tangy shrimp soup with pineapple and tomato in an aromatic fish sauce broth. Ready in 25 minutes with minimal prep.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
168
Protein
24g
Vietnamese Sour Shrimp Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add pineapple and tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.

  4. Step 4

    Add shrimp and cook 3–4 minutes until pink and opaque throughout.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro and scallions.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (6-quart minimum)
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • bowls

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