"Pad thai is one of my favorite foods, but it is often loaded with extra calories. This soup is a healthier option that has all the flavor of traditional pad thai. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 shallots, thinly sliced
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1 Thai chili pepper or serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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1 can (28 ounces) no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
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1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or fish sauce
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6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
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6 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
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1 cup bean sprouts
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4 green onions, sliced
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Chopped peanuts, optional
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Lime wedges