Ingredients
Seafood:
– 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Produce:
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 2 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced
– 1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
– 1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
Canned Goods:
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
Condiments:
– 3 tbsp fish sauce
– 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Baking & Spices:
– 2 tsp red curry paste
– 1 tbsp light brown sugar
– Salt, to taste
Oils & Vinegars:
– 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
– Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done.
– Chop the cilantro.
– Slice the ginger and shiitake mushrooms.
– Cut the lemongrass into 2-inch pieces and smash them to release flavor.
2. Cook the Soup:
– Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
– Add the sliced ginger and smashed lemongrass pieces. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add Curry Paste and Mushrooms:
– Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute to release its flavors.
– Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pot. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until mushrooms begin to soften.
4. Add Broth and Coconut Milk:
– Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk. Stir well to combine.
5. Season the Soup:
– Add fish sauce, fresh lime juice, and light brown sugar to the soup. Stir to combine.
– Season with salt to taste. Adjust fish sauce, lime juice, or sugar as needed to balance flavors.
6. Simmer the Soup:
– Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
– Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld together and mushrooms are tender.
7. Add Shrimp and Cilantro:
– Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the soup.
– Cook for about 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
8. Serve:
– Remove the lemongrass pieces from the soup before serving.
– Ladle the Thai coconut soup into bowls.
– Garnish with chopped cilantro.
9. Enjoy:
– Serve hot and enjoy this delicious Thai coconut soup with bold flavors of red curry, lemongrass, and coconut milk!
This soup is perfect for warming up on a chilly day or anytime you crave authentic Thai flavors. Adjust the spiciness and sweetness to suit your taste preferences.