Authentic Thai Coconut Soup

Authentic Thai Coconut Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    282

Embark on a culinary journey to Thailand with this aromatic and deeply flavorful coconut soup. This dish is a symphony of sweet, sour, and spicy notes, perfect for a comforting and exotic meal. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this recipe is easily adaptable and sure to impress.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    86 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    15 g
  • Saturated Fat
    18 g
  • Sodium
    523 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Blanch the Shrimp: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently cook the shrimp until pink and just cooked through, about 1 minute. Immediately drain and set aside to prevent overcooking. (Time: 1 minute)

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02 Step

Recipe View Infuse the Broth: In a large saucepan, combine coconut milk and water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add the galangal, lemongrass, and makrut lime leaves. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 10 minutes to infuse the coconut milk with the aromatic flavors. (Time: 10 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Strain and Season: Strain the coconut milk through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pan, discarding the solids (galangal, lemongrass, and lime leaves). Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the infused coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes until tender. Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Season to taste with curry powder, adjusting the amount to your preference. (Time: 5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Combine and Serve: Gently reheat the blanched shrimp in the simmering soup until warmed through. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish generously with thinly sliced green onion and a sprinkle of dried red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Serve immediately and enjoy! (Time: 2 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
Adjust the amount of fish sauce, lime juice, and red pepper flakes to suit your personal taste.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers, bamboo shoots, or tomatoes.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the shrimp with tofu or extra mushrooms.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 94 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Rosemary Schmeler

    The aroma while it's simmering is incredible. My family asks for this soup all the time now.

  • Jamil Ondricka

    I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! So easy to make and packed with flavor.

  • Dolores Fadel

    I didn't have galangal, so I used ginger instead. It still turned out great!

  • Alex Abbott

    This soup is amazing! I added some red curry paste for extra spice and it was perfect.

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