25-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Soup: Creamy Comfort Magic
A flavorful Thai coconut curry shrimp soup that combines creamy coconut milk with aromatic spices and succulent shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for another minute.
- Add coconut milk, broth, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Add bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes.
- Remove lemongrass and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of curry paste for more or less heat.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg