Name: Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 4 cups coconut milk; 2 stalks lemongrass (smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces); 1 inch galangal (sliced); 4 kaffir lime leaves; 2-3 red bird's eye chili peppers (sliced); 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1 small onion (sliced); 1 tomato (cut into wedges); Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish); Lime wedges (for serving)

Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup

Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup, also known as Tom Kha Goong, is a delicious and aromatic soup made with coconut milk, shrimp, lemongrass, galangal (a type of ginger), kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and chili peppers. It has a perfect balance of flavors – creamy from the coconut milk, tangy from the lime leaves, and slightly spicy from the chili peppers. It’s a popular dish in Thai cuisine and is often served as a starter or main course.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine Thai

Servings servings

Calories 491 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
4 cups coconut milk
2 stalks lemongrass smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 inch galangal sliced
4 kaffir lime leaves
2-3 red bird’s eye chili peppers sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small onion sliced
1 tomato cut into wedges
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

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Instructions

In a large pot, bring the coconut milk to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers to the pot. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Add the shrimp, mushrooms, onion, and tomato to the pot. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the fish sauce and sugar. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Remove the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers from the soup.
Serve the Thai Shrimp Coconut Soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 491kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 48g (74%)Saturated Fat: 43g (269%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 740mg (32%)Potassium: 772mg (22%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 276IU (6%)Vitamin C: 13mg (16%)Calcium: 60mg (6%)Iron: 8mg (44%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword curry, shrimp

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