Thai Coconut Soup is a creamy, flavorful soup that is perfect for any season. It is a classic Thai dish that is made with coconut milk, lemongrass, and other aromatic herbs and spices, giving it a unique and exotic flavour. This soup is easy to make and can be customized according to your preferences.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons of red curry paste
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 stalk of lemongrass, bruised
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/4 cup of cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the garlic, onion, ginger, and red curry paste, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and broth, and add the lemongrass stalk. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add in the sliced bell pepper and mushrooms, fish sauce, and sugar, and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice, and remove the lemongrass stalk.
Your delicious Thai Coconut Soup is ready to serve! Enjoy it hot with some crusty bread or steamed rice.