Thai Crab Shrimp and Cilantro Soup

Soups & Stews

Serves 2 to 4

Recipe courtesy ofRouses

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon peanut oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
3 shallots, minced
3 cups fish stock (chicken stock may be substituted)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 lb crabmeat, shells removed and picked clean
1/4 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 15 ounce can creamed corn
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, cracked
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Thai Crab Shrimp and Cilantro Soup

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Method:

In a large saucepan, saute the garlic and shallots in oil until they are light brown (be careful not to burn). Add the stock, fish sauce, crab, shrimp, corn and cracked black peppercorns. Bring to a boil, pour in the beaten egg and stir to create egg strands. Boil for another minute, then ladle into soup bowls.

Serve hot and garnish with cilantro.