Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup

Cooked soup in black bowl with silver spoon on the side.

Delicious shrimp, fresh vegetables, coconut milk, and Thai seasonings come together for delicious, nutritious homemade Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup. Warming, comforting soup ready in 30 minutes! Makes 4 servings.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 397kcal

Author Anne Clark

Ingredients

2 tablespoon coconut oil
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
sea salt and black pepper to taste
3 large green onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2-3 garlic cloves
2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2-3 tablespoon red curry paste
13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk (Imperial Dragon brand if you can find it) do not use the refrigerated coconut milk
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 cups baby spinach, chopped
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Season the shrimp with a little salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the shrimp in the coconut oil for 2-3 minutes or until they're done. Stir them around and flip them over occasionally. Then, remove them and set them aside.
To the same skillet, add the carrots, green onions, and red bell pepper. Cook until the veggies start to soften, about 4-5 minutes. Stir often to help them cook evenly. Add the garlic and ginger and give it another stir. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the coconut milk, broth, and curry paste. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat, and slow-simmer for about 5 minutes or until nice and hot.
Add the spinach, stir, and cook until it's wilted, for about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp back to the skillet, and add the lime juice and cilantro. Taste test and add additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve as is or serve it with steamed rice (or cauliflower rice for a low carb and keto version).

Notes

Variations for Coconut Thai Soup:

Add chopped scallops in with the shrimp.

Easily swap the shrimp out for chicken, pork (or tofu for a vegetarian option).

Add some green peas or sliced mushrooms.

Add some sliced jalapeño for an extra kick.

Add 1-2 teaspoon lemongrass.

Add 1 tablespoon sugar.

Instead of white rice, serve with rice noodles or cauliflower rice.

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