Thai Style Potato and Spinach Soup
Warm, comforting, and infused with exotic flavors, this Thai Style Potato and Spinach Soup is a vibrant twist on traditional comfort food. Featuring creamy coconut milk, hearty potatoes, and nutrient-packed spinach, this soup is enlivened by the bold essence of red curry paste, fresh ginger, and a hint of lime. A perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy, this recipe is both vegan-friendly and gluten-free, making it a versatile option for a variety of diets. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it with a garnish of fragrant cilantro for a deliciously fragrant dish that will transport your taste buds straight to Thailand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (peeled and diced) Potatoes
- 4 cups (roughly chopped) Fresh spinach
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 medium (finely chopped) Onion
- 4 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon (freshly grated) Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Salt
- 0.25 cup (chopped, for garnish) Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Add the fresh spinach to the pot and stir until it wilts, about 2 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning with salt to taste.
Remove from heat and ladle the soup into bowls.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately. Enjoy your Thai-style potato and spinach soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1328 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1285 mg | 27% | |
*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.
