Classic Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup
Classic Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup blends creamy coconut milk with bright galangal, lemongrass, and makrut lime leaves for a deeply aromatic bowl. Tender shrimp and shiitake mushrooms add satisfying texture, while lime juice, fish sauce, and a hint of brown sugar create a balanced sweet-salty-tangy finish. Serve it as a warming starter or a light dinner on cool evenings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil the shrimp until cooked, about 1 minute. Drain the shrimp and set them aside.
- 2
Pour the coconut milk and 2 cups water into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer. Add the galangal, lemongrass, and lime leaves; simmer until the flavors are infused, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Strain the coconut milk into a separate pan and discard the spices. Simmer the shiitake mushrooms in the coconut milk for 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Season to taste with curry powder.
- 4
To serve, reheat the shrimp in the soup and ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with green onion and red pepper flakes.
- Calories 176.22 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.49 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.63 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.7 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 2.61 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.18 mg High
- Sodium 967.45 mg High
- Fiber 2.31 g Low Source
- Sugar 12.65 g High
- Added Sugar 3.3 g Moderate
- Calcium 227.8 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.16 mg Low Source
- Potassium 51.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 67.36 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.26 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.92 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Classic Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup is a Thai soup recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 176.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup?
- It is a Thai soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Classic Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Fish Sauce, Galangal. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 176.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
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