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Coconut Shrimp Soup: A Comforting Bowl of Bold Thai-Inspired Flavor

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy a warm, flavorful Thai-inspired coconut shrimp soup that's perfect for cozy meals and packed with bold spices and fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Spices & Pastes

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Broth & Liquids

  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 inches fresh ginger root, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 inches lemon grass, smashed
  • 1 jalapeno sliced plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3/4 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 2 mushrooms sliced
  • 1 lime juice of 1 lime

Instructions 

  • Sauté onions in oil until translucent.
  • Add garlic, cumin, curry paste, and sugar; cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in stock, add ginger, lemon grass, peppercorns, jalapeno, cilantro, and fish sauce; bring to boil, then simmer 30 minutes.
  • Strain broth, return to pot, add coconut milk, shrimp, mushrooms, and lime juice; cook until shrimp is done.
  • Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and jalapeno slices if desired.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust spice level to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Coconut, shrimp