AUTHENTIC THAI COCONUT SOUP

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This soup is for Asian-food lovers. If you have all the ingredients on hand it's easy to put together and makes the perfect comfort food. If not, it only takes one trip the Asian market. It's so versatile you can make it vegetarian or substitute chicken for shrimp. Enjoy!!

Provided by MIREYZ

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 (13.5 ounce) cans canned coconut milk
2 cups water
1 (1 inch) piece galangal, thinly sliced
4 stalks lemon grass, bruised and chopped
10 kaffir lime leaves, torn in half
1 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil the shrimp until cooked, about one minute. Drain shrimp, and set aside.
  • Pour the coconut milk and 2 cups of water in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer. Add the galangal, lemon grass, and lime leaves; simmer for 10 minutes, or until the flavors are infused. Strain the coconut milk into a new pan and discard the spices. Simmer the shiitake mushrooms in the coconut milk for five minutes. Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Season to taste with curry powder.
  • To serve, reheat shrimp in the soup, and ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with green onion and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 522.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

cullan Minn
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I can't wait to try this soup! It looks absolutely delicious.


Andrew Mwanza
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This soup is a must-try for any fan of Thai food. It's packed with flavor and it's sure to become a new favorite.


It’s the real Chyna doll
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this soup definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Maimuna Isah
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mdyousuf Sheikh
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can easily adjust the ingredients to suit my family's preferences.


Kipsang Acousticzeze
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This soup is a great base for experimenting. I've tried adding different vegetables, proteins, and spices, and it always turns out great.


Clark
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really oily. I think I may have added too much coconut milk.


Grappling Hook
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This soup was a disappointment. It was watery and lacked flavor. I would not recommend it.


Prince Cooper
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Angela Adsley
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili paste if you don't like spicy food.


Kemigisa Juliet
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I often add extra vegetables, such as carrots and bell peppers.


Bindia Sinha node
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold night. It's also very filling and satisfying. I would highly recommend it.


Tahir Dar
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I was really impressed with this soup. It was easy to make and the results were amazing. The soup was flavorful and had a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Lizy Sh
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the coconut milk. I will definitely be making this again.


Oizaa
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I especially loved the addition of the shrimp and mushrooms.


Ko Tin Win
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the coconut milk gave it a creamy, rich texture. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.