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The Best Thai Coconut Soup

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Soups
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Seafood

Description

A rich and fragrant soup that transports you to bustling street markets in Thailand, combining the soothing aroma of ginger with creamy coconut and tender shrimp.


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 0.5 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro


Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ginger, curry paste, and lemongrass; cook and stir in the hot oil for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually stir in chicken broth, then stir in fish sauce and brown sugar; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp; cook until no longer translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice; season with salt and garnish with cilantro.
  6. Enjoy!

Notes

For an extra kick, add sliced red chili or chili flakes. Serve with rolls or crusty bread, and garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.