Description
A warm and fragrant soup combining creamy coconut milk and fresh lime juice with tender shrimp and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, cooking for an additional minute until the kitchen fills with their delightful aroma.
- Stir in the red curry paste, allowing it to mingle with the sautéed aromatics for about a minute to enhance the flavors further.
- Pour in the coconut milk and broth, stirring to combine all the ingredients well. This forms the luscious base of your soup.
- Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Allow the soup to simmer gently for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors together beautifully.
- Introduce the sliced mushrooms and julienned red bell pepper to the pot, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and vibrant.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp and chopped leafy greens, cooking until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup, but keep some vegetables chunky. Use fresh herbs like basil or mint for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg