==== Corn and Shrimp Soup (could work with crab too) ====

//gaeng chud kaopot//

  * 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  * 1 cup canned creamed corn
  * 6 ounces small shrimp (about 1 cup) (You could also do this with crab meat)
  * 1 egg, beaten
  * 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  * several inches of lemon grass, bruised
  * 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  * ½ teaspoon black pepper
  * 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves

  - In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth and corn to a boil.
  - Add the shrimp, pour in the beaten egg, and stir to break up the egg in the soup. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper. Bring back to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
  - Pour into a soup tureen, sprinkle with the chopped cilantro leaves, and serve.

Preparation time: 3 minutes 

Cooking time: 5 minutes