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FedsGetFit Virtual Cookbook

Shrimp Soup

Servings: 4
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Versey Crawford
Internal Revenue Service
Atlanta
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp Sunflower or Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Carrot Cut diagonally, thin slices
  • 4 Ozs Button Mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • 4 Cups Vegetable Bouillon or Broth
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese Five Spice powder
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Cup Raw Shrimp
  • 1/2 Cup Kale, Chopped
  • 1 Boiled Egg
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions:

Heat oil in wok or large pan. Add scallions and cook for one minute, adjust heat if needed, then add carrots and mushrooms, and continue to cook for two minutes.

Add the bouillon (*Note) you can use bouillon cubes and make according to package directions, or use prepared 100% vegetable broth. After adding bouillon, season to taste with salt, pepper, Chinese 5-Spice powder, and soy sauce. reduce heat an simmer for 5 minutes.

Clean and peel shrimp add to wok, Simmer for 3 - 4 minutes until pink in color.

Add kale to wok, and mix all ingredients well. Taste, add additional salt/pepper if needed.

Divide soup in bowls, serve each with a slice of boiled egg placed in center of soup.

Healthy:
This recipe is very healthy because it contains all natural and good-for-your-body ingredients. Kale is an excellent source of vitamin c, shrimp is a great source of fat fighters, Vegetables are great for enhancement of healthy blood cells, and providing needed enzymes. This soup will give you energy, help to build your immune system, and it is great tasting as well as filling.