Thai Coconut Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or other cooking oil)
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (or galangal)
• 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
• 1 stalk lemongrass, minced (or 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cans full-fat Thai coconut milk
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (e.g., Shimeji, white button)
• 1 lb protein of choice (shrimp, chicken, tofu, or a mix!)
• Salt to taste
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat coconut oil in a soup pot over...: Heat coconut oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add ginger, red curry paste, and lemongrass. Stir...: Add ginger, red curry paste, and lemongrass. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in the chicken broth, fish sauce, and...: Pour in the chicken broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10...: Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Add coconut milk, mushrooms, and protein of choice....: Add coconut milk, mushrooms, and protein of choice. Simmer until the protein is cooked through.

6. 6

   Squeeze in lime juice, season with salt to...: Squeeze in lime juice, season with salt to taste, and garnish with cilantro.

7. 7

   Serve hot as-is or with cooked noodles for...: Serve hot as-is or with cooked noodles for a full meal!