Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup Recipe
A flavorful and spicy Thai soup made with coconut milk, shrimp, and Thai red curry paste. This dish is perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Thai basil leaves
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until it softens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the Thai red curry paste to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, water, salt, black pepper, and Thai basil leaves in the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
- Stir in the fresh lime juice and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a filling meal.