Thai Pineapple Soup With Pork and Dried Shrimp

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 3

A Hearty Thai Pineapple Soup with Pork and Dried Shrimp

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup dried shrimp
	2 tablespoons minced garlic
	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	1 lb pork loin , cut into 1-inch cubes
	2/3 cup fish sauce
	1 cup fresh pineapple , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
	2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
	2 scallions , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

Fat

12g

Thai Pineapple Soup with Pork and Dried Shrimp is a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold winter's day. The combination of sweet pineapple and savory pork and shrimp is sure to warm you up from the inside out. This soup is traditionally eaten in Thailand as a main course and is often served with a side of rice. It's a filling meal that's sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling full for hours.

Instructions

1.	Soak dried shrimp in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain.
2.	In a large pan over medium heat, sauté garlic in vegetable oil until fragrant.
3.	Add pork and cook until browned on all sides.
4.	Pour in fish sauce and add dried shrimp, pineapple, and black pepper.
5.	Bring to a simmer and cook until pork is cooked through.
6.	Serve hot, topped with chopped scallions.

PROS

This soup is a delicious and hearty meal with a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors.

It’s packed with protein from the pork and shrimp.

CONS

This soup is high in sodium and may not be suitable for those with high blood pressure.

The fish sauce can also be quite strong and may not appeal to everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is rich in protein from the pork and shrimp, which are important for building and repairing muscles.
The pineapple is also a great source of vitamin C, an important antioxidant that helps to protect against disease.
Dried shrimp contains iodine, which is important for thyroid function.