Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of Easy Thai Shrimp Soup, where rich coconut broth meets tender shrimp and aromatic herbs. This quick and delightful dish is perfect for cozy nights or vibrant gatherings, transporting your taste buds straight to Thailand. With fresh ingredients and a hint of spice, this soup is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 stalk lemongrass, tender part only, sliced
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust for spice)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or button)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- Sliced chili peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop green onions and slice mushrooms.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté green onions until fragrant. Stir in the Thai red curry paste.
- Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk; mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shrimp and mushrooms; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve hot with additional cilantro or chili peppers if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg