Coconut Shrimp Soup
Dive into the warm, indulgent flavors of this creamy Coconut Shrimp Soup, a perfect harmony of Thai-inspired spices and fresh ingredients. Tender shrimp swim in a velvety coconut milk broth, enhanced by the bold kick of red curry paste, fresh ginger, and garlic. Vibrant vegetables like carrots, red bell pepper, and mushrooms add color, texture, and a healthy touch, while lime juice and cilantro provide a zingy, refreshing finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make soup is a comforting blend of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot for a show-stopping meal that’s as satisfying as it is soul-warming.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 500 ml Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 medium Carrot (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 150 grams Button mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and red curry paste. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until aromatic.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Add the sliced carrots, red bell pepper, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the raw shrimp to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Stir in the lime juice and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced green onions.
Serve hot and enjoy your Coconut Shrimp Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 756 mg | 252% | |
| Sodium | 5432 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.6 g | ||
| Protein | 109.2 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2885 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
