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Easy Thai Shrimp Soup

Deliciously Easy Thai Shrimp Soup You Can Make in 30 Minutes

Experience comforting Easy Thai Shrimp Soup, a flavorful, quick meal combining red curry paste and coconut milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice or jasmine/brown rice
  • 1 pound Medium Shrimp alternative: chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper or green variety
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste or Massaman curry paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger or ground ginger
  • 1 can Coconut Milk unsweetened almond milk can be lighter
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock or chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice or vinegar
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves or parsley

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • large stockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Thai Shrimp Soup
  1. Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions, about 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. Season the medium shrimp with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Sauté the seasoned shrimp in melted butter over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in red curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in coconut milk and vegetable stock, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper. Bring to boil, then simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Return shrimp and basmati rice to pot, add lime juice and cilantro. Warm through for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 2 days; avoid freezing due to separation of coconut milk.

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