Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Thai Coconut Soup, a delightful blend of rich coconut milk, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests with its vibrant taste. Customize it with your choice of proteins and spices to create a dish that warms the heart and delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or button)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop vegetables and slice lemongrass into thin rounds.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic and sliced onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add broth and lemongrass: Pour in the chicken broth and add lemongrass slices. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate coconut milk: Stir in coconut milk and mushrooms; simmer for another 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Season: Add salt and lime juice to taste; mix well before serving.
- Serve hot: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg