Best 7 Thai Coconut Soup With Eggplant Recipes

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Thai coconut soup with eggplant is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. This aromatic soup is made with a creamy coconut broth, tender eggplant, and a variety of fragrant Thai herbs and spices. The result is a soup that is both comforting and refreshing, with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this Thai coconut soup with eggplant is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST THAI COCONUT SOUP



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Authentic, bold, and delicious Thai flavors make this soup irresistible! This is the best Thai coconut soup I've had. You won't be disappointed with this one! Serve over steamed rice.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 stalk lemon grass, minced
2 teaspoons red curry paste
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. Slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 579.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

RED THAI COCONUT CURRY WITH EGGPLANT



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This version of Thai curry is made with light coconut milk and has a third of the calories and fat. For a milder taste, substitute green or yellow Thai curry. Serve hot over basmati rice.

Provided by at4605

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
2 (14 ounce) cans light coconut milk
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

Steps:

  • Wrap tofu in several layers of paper towels. Place in a colander in the sink. Set a plate on top of tofu and weigh down with a large, heavy can. Let stand for at least 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, shake cans of coconut milk well prior to opening. Pour 1/2 of 1 can into a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in curry paste until well blended. Add eggplant, onion, and bell pepper, stirring well with a rubber spatula to prevent breaking of tender eggplant during cooking.
  • Stir remaining 1 1/2 cans coconut milk, dark brown sugar, tamari, rice vinegar, and salt into the saucepan. Mix well. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Unwrap tofu and cut into bite-sized cubes. Stir into curry mixture. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add peas and cook until warm, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1090.5 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

THAI COCONUT SOUP WITH EGGPLANT



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Savory and easy to make. You will get lost in the aroma of this coconut soup with eggplant.

Provided by kimmers

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
½ cup coconut cream
1 ½ tablespoons Thai red curry paste
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
½ tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 Chinese eggplant, chopped
1 (14 ounce) package soft tofu, drained and cut into cubes
½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Mix water, coconut cream, and curry paste in a large saucepan. Add lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper; cook over medium-high heat until boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add eggplant to the saucepan; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Add tofu and mushrooms; simmer for 7 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 801.9 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

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

THE BEST THAI COCONUT SOUP



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Authentic, bold, and delicious Thai flavors make this soup irresistible! This is the best Thai coconut soup I've had. You won't be disappointed with this one! Serve over steamed rice.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Coconut

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 stalk lemongrass, minced
2 teaspoons red curry paste
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 (3 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk
1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushroom, sliced
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger, lemon grass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. Slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and simmer until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.6, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 71.6, Sodium 1241.1, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 23.5, Protein 11.5

SURIN'S COCONUT SOUP



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Surin, a Thai restaurant with 3 locations in Alabama, makes this really really good coconut soup. I found a recipe on Yahoo! answers in response to someone's inquiry about the soup. Give it a whirl!

Provided by Sayster

Categories     Thai

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons lemongrass, outer sheath removed, bottom 3 inches trimmed and minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 -3 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
6 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fish sauce or 3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 (14 ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 by 1/4-inch strips
1 (15 ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons lime juice
salt
1/2 cup whole fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
3 scallions, greens only, sliced thin on an angle (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the lemon grass, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, 30 to 60 seconds. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
  • Add 1/2 cup chicken stock to the pot and stir to dissolve the curry paste. Add the remaining stock, fish sauce, and sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, partially cover, and simmer to blend flavors, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, and lime juice. Bring back to a simmer and cook until the stock is hot and the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add salt if desired. Serve immediately, garnishing each bowl with cilantro and scallions.
  • VARIATION: THAI SHRIMP AND COCONUT SOUP. Substitute 1/4 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp for the chicken in step 3.

EASY THAI COCONUT SOUP



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Make and share this Easy Thai Coconut Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Thai

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (about a 2-inch piece)
1 stalk lemongrass, minced
2 teaspoons red curry paste
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk
1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushroom, sliced
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
2 cups steamed white rice or 2 cups cooked rice vermicelli
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. If using chicken, skip to step 5.
  • Add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.
  • For chicken: add chicken to soup along with mushrooms and poach gently 30-40 minutes until cooked through. Stir in the rice and lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 1042.3, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 20.6

Tips:

  • For a creamier soup, use full-fat coconut milk.
  • If you don't have eggplant, you can substitute another vegetable, such as zucchini or bell pepper.
  • To make the soup spicier, add more red curry paste or chili peppers.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh cilantro, basil, or mint for an extra burst of flavor.
  • Serve the soup with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This Thai coconut soup with eggplant is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The soup is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of coconut milk, red curry paste, and fresh vegetables. It is also a good source of protein and fiber, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal. Whether you are looking for a new soup recipe to try or you are a fan of Thai cuisine, this soup is sure to please.

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