Description
Warm up with a bowl of this flavorful and creamy Thai Coconut Curry Soup. Packed with aromatic spices, vegetables, and your choice of protein, this soup is a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup snap peas or baby spinach
- 8 oz cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic, ginger, and red curry paste.
- Cook the Soup: Pour in coconut milk and broth, add fish sauce and brown sugar. Simmer, then add bell pepper, mushrooms, and snap peas/spinach. Cook until vegetables are tender. Add protein if desired.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lime juice, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more curry paste or Thai chili.
- Pair the soup with jasmine rice or rice noodles for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
