Lunch: Thai Hot-and-Sour Fish Soup

No need to go out for this Thai favorite-this recipe is easy and delicious.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Thai Hot-and-Sour Fish Soup

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp. Cooking oil
3 shallots
1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
5 jalapeño peppers
1 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
2 c. water
Grated zest of 2 lemons
Grated zest of 3 limes
1/2 lb. mushrooms
5 tbsp. lime juice (from about 3 limes)
1/4 c. Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam) (see Notes)
2 lb. swordfish steaks
2 tomatoes
1/3 c. Cilantro leaves (optional)

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the shallots, ginger and jalapeños; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the zests and mushrooms; simmer 5 minutes longer.
Add the lime juice, fish sauce, and swordfish to the soup. Cook until the fish is just done, about 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the tomatoes and cilantro, if using.
Notes: Asian Fish Sauce: Fish sauce is used as a condiment, much like soy sauce. Either the Thai version (nam pla) or the Vietnamese (nuoc mam) will add great depth of flavor to quick dishes. Asian fish sauce is available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.
Fish Alternatives: Thai Hot-and-Sour Soup is often made with shrimp. Or, use any moderately firm, skinless steaks or fillets, such as catfish, black sea bass or pompano, in place of the swordfish. is available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.
Wine Recommendation: The strong flavors here suggest a light white without too much taste of its own. A pinot grigio from Italy will do fine-unless you increase the heat with more jalapeños. Then serve a cold beer.

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