Thai Shrimp Soup
Skip the takeout and indulge in this delightful Thai Shrimp Soup that brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen. This budget-friendly dish features a creamy coconut broth, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a perfect blend of Thai spices, making it an excellent choice for cozy dinners or gatherings. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a hearty meal that’s both nourishing and bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this soup is customizable to suit your taste preferences, ensuring every bowl is a unique experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 8 oz raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, no tails)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 7 oz rice noodles (you can also use ramen noodles, glass noodles, or mung bean vermicelli noodles)
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 piece ginger (grated (1 inch piece of ginger grated))
- 4 cups chicken broth (or seafood broth)
- 14 oz unsweetened coconut milk (1 can)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for extra spice)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 5 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus wedges for serving)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt coconut oil and sauté shallots, garlic, and ginger until fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
- Stir in Thai red curry paste and cook for an additional minute to enhance flavors.
- Add chicken broth and coconut milk; stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate raw shrimp, red bell pepper, cremini mushrooms, and baby spinach into the pot. Cook until shrimp turns pink and vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Add chili flakes for extra spice if desired.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://delishcook.com/thai-shrimp-soup/