Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Pour chicken broth into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave covered on high until broth is hot, approximately 3 minutes, depending on the power of your appliance.
  2. Meanwhile, chop cilantro, including stems.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of chopped leaves for garnish.
  4. Thinly slice ginger.
  5. Crush garlic cloves with the flat side of your knife.
  6. Cut chili pepper in half: remove seeds if you want less heat in your soup.
  7. When broth is hot, pour into a medium saucepan.
  8. Add chopped cilantro stems and leaves (except reserved cup) ginger, garlic and chili pepper and cover.
  9. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  10. Strain broth into the microwave-safe bowl, then return strained broth to saucepan.
  11. Add shrimp and vegetables.
  12. Cook for 3 minutes.
  13. Garnish with cilantro leaves you've set aside and discard the rest.