Spicy Shrimp Soup

By tjm01

Ingredients

• 1 hot chili pepper, seeded & minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups clam juice or broth
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
• 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepot over medium-high heat, cook chili pepper, minced garlic and grated ginger in hot oil about 1 minute. Add chicken broth, clam juice or broth and 3 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add shrimp, scallions, cilantro and lemon peel; cook 5 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque.