Hot and Sour Soup(Shrimp Soup)

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Ingredients:

·         ½ pound small shrimp, shelled and de-veined

·         2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock

·         2 green chili deseeded and chopped

·         ½ teaspoon salt

·         1 lime, juiced

·         3 lemongrass stalks*, bruised and chopped in 2” pieces

·         ½ pound scallops

·         1 tablespoon tamari

·         1 lime, juiced

·         3 teaspoons cilantro, chopped

·         1 red chili, seeded and slivered

·         6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced

·         2 green onions, sliced

Preparation:

        Combine stock, green chili, salt, lime juice and lemongrass in a heavy pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20–30 minutes. Strain it. Return liquid to pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add shrimp and scallops and cook 1 minute. Stir in tamari, and lime juice. Add cilantro, chili, shiitakes, and green onions. Stir and pour into individual dishes.