Thai Hot and Sour Seafood Soup

I love hot and sour soup and i found this recipe and i thought i would post it even thought i am not a big fan of scallops. From the kitchen of Martin James.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  small fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined (shells reserved)
• 1⁄2 lb scallops
• 2  tablespoons fish sauce
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4  kaffir lime leaves
• 3  lemongrass, stalks cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2  quarts  chicken stock
• 2  green onions, sliced julienne
• 6  shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2  green serrano chilies, seeded and chopped
• 1  red serrano chilie, seeded and slivered
• 3  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1  tablespoon lime zest
• 3⁄4 cup lime juice

Directions

1. Combine shrimp shells with stock, Green chiles, salt, lime, zest, lime leaves and lemongrass stalks in heavy non-aluminum pot.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Strain.
4. Return liquid to pot and place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
5. Add shrimp and scallops and cook for 1 minute.
6. Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
7. Add chopped cilantro, slivered red chili, shiitake slices, and green onions.
8. Stir and ladle into individual bowls.