*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Hot & Sour Seafood Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  pound         Small fresh shrimp shelled -- (shells reserved) an
   2      quarts        Chicken stock
   2                    Green Serrano chilies -- seeded and chopped
   1      teaspoon      Salt
                        Grated zest of one lime
   4                    Kaffir lime leaves
   3                    Lemon grass stalks -- cut into
                        pieces
     1/2  pound         Scallops
   2      tablespoons   Fish sauce
                        Juice of 3 limes
   3                    To 4 tablespoons fresh -- cilantro, chopped
   1                    Red Serrano chili -- seeded
                        slivered
   6                    Shiitake mushrooms -- sliced
   2                    Green onions -- sliced

Combine shrimp shells with stock, chilies, salt, lime, zest, lime
 leaves and lemon grass stalks in heavy nonaluminum pot. Bring to a boil
, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 to 20 minutes. Strain.

 Return liquid to pot and place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Add shrimp and scallops and cook 1 minute. Stir in fish sauce and juice of limes. 
Add chopped cilantro, slivered red chili and shiitake slices, and green onions
. Stir and pour into a tureen or ladle into individual bowls.

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