Authentic Thai Coconut Soup Recipe

Name: Authentic Thai Coconut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1/4 cup lime juice; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

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
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil the shrimp until cooked, about one minute. Drain shrimp, and set aside.
2
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.
3
To serve, reheat shrimp in the soup, and ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with green onion and red pepper flakes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Authentic Thai Coconut Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Thai Coconut Soup

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