"We've added fresh pineapple to this spicy, sweet-and-sour Thai soup. Enjoy it as a first course before a light Thai curry or as a light lunch...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 1-inch pieces (see Tip)
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2 1/4-inch-thick slices galangal, (see Tip) or ginger
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6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2 jalapeños, sliced
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4 Thai lime leaves, (see Tip) or 3 2-inch strips lime zest
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1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
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1 cup sliced shiitake mushroom caps
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1 medium tomato, chopped
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1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons fish sauce, (see Tip)
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1 teaspoon sugar
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8 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp, (26-30 per pound)
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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2 scallions, sliced
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1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro