Spicy Shrimp Soup with Lemongrass Recipe

• 1/4 pound shrimp
• 4 cups water
• 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, sliced
• 1 can (8 oz.) straw mushroom, drained
• 2 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 to 3 tablespoons fish sauce*
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped Chinese parsley
• 1 to 4 red chile peppers, seeded and chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon red chile paste
• Garnish: Chinese parsley sprigs

Directions