Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup: Easy Comfort in Every Spoonful
Discover the flavors of Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup that offer comfort in every spoonful. This easy recipe brings together fresh ingredients for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Introduce the coconut milk, shrimp, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Simmer until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Stir in lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar; adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more red curry paste.
- Feel free to substitute the shrimp with tofu for a vegetarian dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg