Spicy Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup

3/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp *
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
Peel shrimp 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 shrimp, green onion, chile, and cilantro; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice. Garnish, if desired.