LIGHT THAI COCONUT SOUP

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Light Thai Coconut Soup image

You can make one of the world's most exotic soups without having to worry about the calorie content if you follow this recipe.

Provided by Late Night Gourmet

Categories     Coconut

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, reserving shells and juices
1 carrot, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1/4 onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
4 cups water
1 tablespoon oil, sesame
2 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated
2 tablespoons pickled ginger, pickled (optional)
1 stalk lemongrass, chopped (or 2 tablespoons lemon grass paste)
1 serrano pepper, diced, retaining seeds
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 (13 1/2 ounce) cans light coconut milk
1 lb mushroom, shiitake, sliced (stems removed)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 ounce fresh cilantro
1 ounce rice vinegar
4 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • If making the stock, combine carrots, garlic, onion, thyme, and water in a large pot and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Add shells and juices reserved from the shrimp. Cover and allow to simmer for at least half an hour. Strain liquids out and set aside.
  • If not making the stock, bring pre-made stock to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Add shells and juices reserved from the shrimp. Cover and allow to simmer for at least half an hour. Strain liquids out and set aside.
  • Separate seeds, if any, from tamarind paste and discard.
  • Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in the ginger, lemon grass, pepper, tamarind paste for 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour all but 1 cup of the stock over the mixture, stirring continually.
  • Stir in the fish sauce; simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, mushrooms, and cilantro; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft.
  • Add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in the lime juice and rice vinegar.
  • In a separate bowl, stir the cornstarch gradually into the remaining stock. Add gradually to the pot while stirring continuously.
  • Stir in the lime juice and rice vinegar.

Lisa Ross
[email protected]

This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Edna Nyaboke
[email protected]

I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.


Prabha Thapa
[email protected]

This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are amazing.


Queenkittycatlo1 XXJade
[email protected]

I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


vicky Mian
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of coconut milk, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's not too heavy and the flavors are well-balanced.


BURHAN GAMING
[email protected]

This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Ibrahim Arrab
[email protected]

I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


RHB Gaming BOSS
[email protected]

This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Rs Rimon
[email protected]

I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohammad mona
[email protected]

This soup is delicious! The coconut milk gives it a rich and creamy texture, and the lime leaves add a refreshing flavor.


juan arias
[email protected]

This soup is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also very healthy, which is a bonus.


amena omarhammudi
[email protected]

I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


md kamal khan
[email protected]

This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. I also like to add some vegetables, like broccoli or carrots.


Tahir Virk
[email protected]

I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Shahbaz Akram
[email protected]

This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy, and the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I love the addition of lime leaves and lemongrass, they really give it that authentic Thai flavor.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #soups-stews     #fruit     #asian     #thai     #coconut