Sweet and Sour Shrimp and Pineapple Soup

A vibrant Thai-inspired soup featuring prawns, pineapple, and star fruit in a savory, aromatic chicken broth base.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.3 kcals 2185 kcals
Carbohydrates 33.8 grams 135.2 grams
Fat 19.6 grams 78.4 grams
Protein 60.1 grams 240.5 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Sugar
to taste
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Fish Sauce
nam pla
Fruits
2
tbsp
2
piece
Star Fruit
slightly unripe, thinly sliced
1
piece
Pineapple
slightly unripe, peeled and cut into chunks
Liquids
1
litres
Water
to cover childen
500
ml
Meat
1
piece
Chicken
whole or jointed, preferably a stewing hen
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
handful
Coriander
leaves, roughly chopped
OilsFats
Seafood
1000
g
King Prawns
raw, shelled and de-veined
Vegetables
1
cm
Ginger
thinly sliced
2
piece
Leeks
white part only, thickly sliced
2
piece
Tomatoes
slightly unripe, peeled and quartered
3
piece
Spring Onions
including green parts, sliced thinly
1
piece
Red Chilli
long, seeds removed, sliced thinly

Steps

  • Rinse the chicken and place in a large stockpot covered with cold water.
  • Bring to a boil while skimming scum, then add ginger and leeks.
  • Simmer for 1.5 to 3 hours, then strain and cool the broth.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan and soften one chopped tomato for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in fish sauce, lemon juice, star fruit, and pineapple chunks.
  • Mix in pepper, tamarind, and sugar to taste.
  • Add 500ml chicken stock, spring onions, and the remaining tomato, then bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 2 minutes, add prawns, and cook for 1 minute until pink.
  • Remove from heat and stir in coriander and chilli before serving.