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Shrimp Coconut Soup

Shrimp Coconut Soup

Warm up with a delicious Shrimp Coconut Soup recipe bursting with bold Thai flavors. Quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion. Try it tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g large shrimp thawed if frozen
  • 50 g Tom Yum paste
  • 500 ml chicken broth
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 clove garlic thinly sliced
  • 30 g ginger cut into thin strips
  • 100 g mushrooms sliced
  • 165 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil
  • 1 medium tomato quartered and deseeded
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 red chili red chili thinly sliced
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Sharp chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Prep all ingredients by slicing the red chili, ginger, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic; quarter and deseed the tomato.
  2. Heat a wok over high heat and add cooking oil with the Tom Yum paste; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the ginger, fish sauce, green onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and shrimp; simmer for 3–4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  6. Stir in the brown sugar and lime juice, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  7. Add the coconut milk, stirring gently, and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  8. Serve in bowls garnished with chopped cilantro and sliced red chili.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider substituting shrimp with tofu or chicken for a different protein. Adjust chili level based on your spice tolerance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove for the best flavors. Don't skip the fresh herbs, as they brighten the dish!
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