Spicy Tamarind Soup Fiery Tamarind and Chili Spiced Soup with Tangy Depth Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup tamarind paste 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive) 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated 2-3 fresh red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste) 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional for non-vegetarian) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish Juice of 1 lime Directions: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté until softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Add the sliced red chilies and chopped tomato, cook for another 3 minutes until tomatoes break down. Stir in cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute to release the spices’ aroma. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk tamarind paste with a little warm water to loosen, then add to the pot. Add fish sauce (if using) and soy sauce, season with salt to taste. Let simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: Approximately 120 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #spicysoup #tamarindsoup #asiansoup #sourandsweet #comfortfood #souprecipe #spicyrecipes #tamarindflavor #southeastasianfood #sourandsweetflavor #glutenfree #dairyfree #healthymeals #homemadesoup #souplovers #quickmeals #lowsodium #plantbased #souprecipes #freshflavors Warm up your taste buds with this Spicy Tamarind Soup—tangy, fiery, and packed with bold flavors! Perfect for cozy nights or anytime you crave a kick!

Shrimp and Kimchi Stew Spicy Korean Shrimp Stew with Kimchi and Tofu Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 cup kimchi, chopped (plus 2 tablespoons kimchi juice) 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), or to taste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 block soft or silken tofu, cubed 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish) 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in chopped kimchi, kimchi juice, and gochugaru. Cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor. Pour in the broth and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Add the tofu cubes and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer for 2–3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Stir in fish sauce (if using) and green onions. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with additional green onions and serve hot with steamed rice. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #kimchistew #shrimprecipes #koreanstew #spicyseafood #comfortfoodbowl #tofuandkimchi #asiansoups #lowcarbdinner #glutenfreeoption #onepotmeals #weeknightcomfort #fermentedfoods #spicysoup #koreancooking #shrimpdishes #cozyeats #probioticsoup #savoryshrimp #soulwarmingrecipes #easyasiandinner This Shrimp and Kimchi Stew is the perfect mix of spicy, tangy, and cozy. Packed with bold Korean flavors and ready in 30 minutes!