Description
Thai coconut curry soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines creamy coconut milk with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. In under 30 minutes, you can create a delicious bowl of this Thai favorite, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons red or green curry paste
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, or tofu), optional
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and protein into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the curry paste and cook for another minute to enhance the flavor.
- Add the coconut milk and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the chopped vegetables and lime juice; simmer until tender yet crisp (5-7 minutes).
- If using protein, add it now and cook until done (2-4 minutes). Serve hot with fresh cilantro as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use high-quality coconut milk for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of curry paste based on your preference. Feel free to experiment with seasonal vegetables or proteins according to taste.