Spicy Thai Lobster soup recipe

Ingredients - 4 Servings
    2 lobster tails, cooked*
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil $
    1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian Blend
    4 cups fish or chicken broth
    1 tablespoon grated lime rind
    1/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice
    1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
    6 large mushrooms, sliced
    2 green onions, chopped
    1 thai or bird chile, halved
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
    2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    Garnishes: fresh cilantro, lime wedge

Preparation

Remove lobster meat from shell; slice and set aside.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in Asian Blend; saute 1 minute. Add broth and lime rind; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in lobster, green onion, chile, and cilantro; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice. Garnish, if desired.
*3/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp may be substituted for lobster.