Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2         pound  shrimp -- shelled and cleaned
  4               cups  water
     1/2           cup  straw mushrooms -- canned
  5                     kaffir lime leaves
  6        tablespoons  lime juice
  6        tablespoons  fish sauce -- squid brand
  1              stalk  lemon grass -- cut in 1"lengths
                        -- lower 1/3 portion
  1                     golonga root -- sliced
  4             stalks  green onions -- chopped
     1/4           cup  fresh cilantro -- chopped
                        thai chili peppers -- optional
     1/4      teaspoon  chili in oil

Preparation:

Shell shrimp or prawns(preferred) and reserve shells. Rinse prawns and shells. Place shells in a pot with the 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Strain stock and discard shells. Add lime leaves, golonga, and lemon grass to stock and simmer for awhile. Add fish sauce, cook a few minutes more. Add shrimp and do not stir. Add chili oil, Add mushrooms. Put lime juice in bowl add soup and garnish with cilantro, chili peppers, and onions.

Nutritional Information:

126 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (30% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 90mg Cholesterol; 120mg Sodium