This authentic Thai coconut soup is for food lovers. If you have all the ingredients on hand it’s easy to put together and makes the perfect comfort food. If not, it only takes one trip to the market. It’s so versatile you can make it vegetarian or substitute chicken for shrimp. Enjoy!
Submitted by
MIREYZ
Updated on January 8, 2023
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Ingredients
Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings
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1 pound medium shrimp – peeled and deveined
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2 (13.5 ounce) cans canned coconut milk
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2 cups water
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1 (1 inch) piece galangal, thinly sliced
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4 stalks lemon grass, bruised and chopped
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10 makrut lime leaves, torn in half
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1 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
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¼ cup lime juice
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3 tablespoons fish sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Directions
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Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil shrimp until cooked, about 1 minute. Drain shrimp and set aside.
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Pour coconut milk and 2 cups water into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer. Add galangal, lemongrass, and lime leaves; simmer until flavors are infused about 10 minutes.
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Strain coconut milk into a separate pan and discard spices. Simmer shiitake mushrooms in coconut milk for 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Season to taste with curry powder.
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To serve, reheat shrimp in soup and ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with green onion and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 314 | Calories |
| 22g | Fat |
| 17g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
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Servings Per Recipe 8 |
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Calories 314 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Fat 22g |
28% |
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Saturated Fat 18g |
92% |
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Cholesterol 86mg |
29% |
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Sodium 523mg |
23% |
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Total Carbohydrate 17g |
6% |
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Dietary Fiber 2g |
8% |
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Total Sugars 8g |
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Protein 15g |
31% |
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Vitamin C 7mg |
7% |
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Calcium 65mg |
5% |
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Iron 7mg |
36% |
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Potassium 438mg |
9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.