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Simple thai prawn soup

This simple Thai prawn soup is just amazing - spicy, zingy and it takes just 15 minutes to makes (10 of which is resting). Perfect on cold evening or at parties as a warm-up starter. Alternatively add some cooked rice noodles and you'll have a quick and light lunch or supper!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g raw tiger prawns shelled
  • 1 litre chicken soup
  • 1-2 red chillies deseeded and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • A handful of coriander chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Rinse the prawns.
  2. Heat the chicken broth until boiling point. Add the chillies, fish & soy sauce, lime zest& juice. Cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the prawns, stir through, then put a lid on the pan and turn off the heat. Let it stand for 10 minutes until the prawns turn pink.
  4. Before serving, stir in the coriander.