Description
A fragrant and flavorful Thai coconut shrimp soup with lime leaves, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3–4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1-inch piece galangal or ginger, sliced
- 2–3 Thai chili peppers, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small tomato, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring broth to a boil. Add lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and mushrooms. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp, tomato, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Cook until shrimp turns pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove lemongrass and galangal before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust chili peppers to control spiciness.
- Replace shrimp with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Use fresh lime leaves for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Thai coconut shrimp soup, aromatic soup, easy Thai recipe