Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Thailand with this delicious Thai Coconut Soup. A fragrant and creamy broth filled with mushrooms, bell peppers, and your choice of chicken or tofu, all simmered in a blend of coconut milk, red curry paste, and aromatic spices. This soup is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 3-inch pieces and smashed
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Add-ins:
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked chicken or tofu
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Red chili flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and lemongrass; sauté until fragrant.
- Add Curry Paste: Stir in red curry paste and cook for a minute.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer. Add coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Add mushrooms and bell pepper; cook until tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cooked chicken/tofu, lime juice; simmer for 2 minutes. Remove lemongrass. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, green onions, and chili flakes.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth, tofu, and soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
- Add rice noodles or serve with jasmine rice to make it a complete meal.
- Adjust curry paste to taste based on spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
