Delicious Filipino Laswa Recipe: Easy Vegetable & Shrimp Soup

Name: Delicious Filipino Laswa Recipe: Easy Vegetable & Shrimp Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 cup Shrimp (shelled and deveined); 1/2 cup Calabaza Squash (diced); 1/2 cup Okra (sliced); 1/2 cup Long Beans (Sitaw) (cut into 2-inch pieces); 1/2 cup Malunggay Leaves (fresh); 1 inch piece Ginger (sliced); 1 small Onion (chopped); 3 cups Water (or shrimp broth); 1-2 tablespoons Fish Sauce (Patis) (to taste); to taste pinch Salt; to taste pinch Ground Black Pepper

Discover how to make a comforting and healthy Filipino Laswa soup with fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp. This traditional vegetable and shrimp stew is simple to prepare and perfect for a warm, nourishing meal. Follow along for an authentic taste of the Philippines!

#Filipino food

#Laswa

#Vegetable soup

#Shrimp soup

#Healthy

#Easy recipe

#Comfort food

#Soup

Fresh Ingredients for Laswa

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Filipino

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

20g

Protein

25g

Carbs

Fat

Sautéing Aromatics

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Shrimp and Vegetables Simmering

Instructions

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Sauté the chopped onion and sliced ginger in a pot with a little oil until fragrant and onion is translucent. (Appears quickly at the start of the video)
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Sauté the chopped onion and sliced ginger in a pot with a little oil until fragrant and onion is translucent. (Appears quickly at the start of the video)
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Don't overcrowd the pot; ensure even sautéing for maximum flavor.
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Add the shelled and deveined shrimp to the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes until they just turn pink. (Shrimp added and stirring)
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Add the shelled and deveined shrimp to the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes until they just turn pink. (Shrimp added and stirring)
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Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.

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Pour in the water or shrimp broth. Bring the liquid to a simmer. (Liquid added)
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Pour in the water or shrimp broth. Bring the liquid to a simmer. (Liquid added)
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Using shrimp broth instead of water will deepen the flavor of your soup.
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Once simmering, add the diced calabaza squash and cut long beans. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still firm. (Vegetables added to simmering liquid)
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Once simmering, add the diced calabaza squash and cut long beans. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still firm. (Vegetables added to simmering liquid)
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Add vegetables in order of cooking time, starting with those that take longer to soften.
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Next, add the sliced okra and fresh malunggay leaves. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the okra is tender and the leaves are wilted. (More vegetables added)
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Next, add the sliced okra and fresh malunggay leaves. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the okra is tender and the leaves are wilted. (More vegetables added)
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Malunggay leaves cook quickly; add them towards the end to preserve their nutrients and color.

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Season the soup with fish sauce, salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed. (Seasoning added)
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Season the soup with fish sauce, salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed. (Seasoning added)
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Taste and adjust seasoning gradually; fish sauce can be quite potent.
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Serve the hot Laswa soup immediately, garnished with a few extra malunggay leaves if desired. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Filipino meal! (Final dish served)
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Serve the hot Laswa soup immediately, garnished with a few extra malunggay leaves if desired. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Filipino meal! (Final dish served)
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Laswa is best served fresh and hot with steamed rice.