Tamarind Shrimp Soup

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Tamarind Shrimp Soup.                                 Ingredients:
                2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
                1 lb of shrimp
                1 lb of tomato (cut into wedges)
                3 cloves of garlic, chopped
                5 cups of water
                1/2 cup of pineapple
                1/2 cup of taro stem or celery
                2 cup of bean sprout
                1/2 of straw mushroom 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
                2 teaspoons of sugar
                1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
                1/4 cup of cilantro leaves, chopped
                2 tablespoons of rice paddy herb
                1/4 cup of green onions, chopped
                2 tablespoons of tamarind
                1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
               
                                Directions:
In a sauce pan, heat oil and add garlic. Wait until garlic is brown, add tomato. Stir for a few minutes until tomato is softened. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
               
In a separate pan, bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Pour tomato sauce into the boiling water. Add pineapple, mushrooms, tamarind, salt, sugar, and fish sauce. Bring it to a boil, add shrimps, bean sprouts, and taro stems. Bring it to a boil, then add green onions, mint, cilantro, and rice paddy herbs. Serve immediately.