Lemongrass Shrimp Soup

ingredients

6 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 stalks fresh lemongrass
Grated zest of 1 lime
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 cup “lite” coconut milk
1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Garnish
3 Tbsp. minced cilantro
1 red chili, minced

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preparation

8 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minute

1. Heat the chicken broth in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Remove any outer dried leaves of each stalk of lemongrass. Cut three pieces from the bottom of each stalk into 2-inch lengths. Discard the upper two thirds of each stalk.
2. Add the lemongrass pieces and lime zest to the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the broth, and return the broth to the saucepot. Add the lime juice and coconut milk. Add the shrimp, and simmer on medium heat for 4 minutes until shrimp is cooked through.
3. Garnish each bowl with some of the cilantro and red chili.

nutrition

Nutrition facts
Lean meat exchanges 1
Fat exchanges 0.5
Amount per serving
Calories 65
    Calories From Fat 20
Total Fat 2 g
    Saturated Fat 1.1 g
    Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 65 mg
Sodium 460 mg
Total Carbohydrate 3 g
    Dietary Fiber 0 g
    Sugars 1 g
Protein 9 g

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