Description
Thai Coconut Soup is a delightful fusion of creamy coconut milk, aromatic lemongrass, and zesty lime, transporting your taste buds straight to Thailand. This easy-to-make soup warms the soul while delivering an explosion of flavors in every spoonful. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests, it’s a culinary masterpiece that even novice cooks can master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup boneless chicken thighs or firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop lemongrass and protein into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add coconut milk & curry paste: Pour in coconut milk and stir in curry paste until blended.
- Incorporate chicken or tofu: Add the protein and cook for 5-7 minutes for chicken or until heated through for tofu.
- Add vegetables: Stir in sliced mushrooms and any other desired veggies; simmer until tender.
- Finish with lime & cilantro: Remove from heat, add lime juice, and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg