Tom Kha Coconut Soup with Shrimp
Indulge in the exotic flavors of Thailand with this Tom Kha Coconut Soup with Shrimp—a luscious, aromatic dish that's both comforting and vibrant. This traditional Thai soup showcases a silky coconut milk and chicken stock base, infused with the bold flavors of lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and spicy bird's eye chili peppers. Juicy, tender shrimp and earthy mushrooms add richness, while lime juice, fish sauce, and a touch of palm sugar create the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet notes. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this soup is garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a light appetizer, this Tom Kha will transport your taste buds straight to Southeast Asia.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Coconut milk
- 2 cups Chicken stock
- 2 Lemongrass stalks, trimmed and bruised
- 1 piece Galangal (or ginger), thinly sliced
- 4 Kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 3 Thai bird's eye chili peppers, sliced
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Mushrooms (white or straw), sliced
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the coconut milk and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the bruised lemongrass stalks, sliced galangal, and torn kaffir lime leaves to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors into the broth.
Stir in the sliced chili peppers, mushrooms, and shrimp. Let everything cook for about 6–8 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
Season the soup with fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed.
Remove the lemongrass stalks and kaffir lime leaves before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions.
Serve hot and enjoy your Tom Kha Coconut Soup with Shrimp!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1079 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 928 mg | 309% | |
| Sodium | 5195 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.8 g | ||
| Protein | 143.4 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2917 mg | 62% | |
*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.
