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Coconut Curry Shrimp Soup

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A creamy and fragrant coconut curry shrimp soup made with coconut milk, red curry paste, and tender shrimp. This quick and comforting soup is rich in flavor and perfect on its own or served over rice or noodles.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil

1 small onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

2 tbsp red curry paste (or yellow for milder flavor)

1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk

2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce)

1–2 tsp brown sugar

Juice of 1 lime (plus wedges for serving)

1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

1 cup baby spinach or bok choy (optional)

Salt, to taste

Fresh cilantro, green onions, or Thai basil for garnish

Cooked jasmine rice or rice noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and broth, whisk to combine.
  5. Stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Bring to a simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  6. Add mushrooms and greens, if using, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add shrimp and simmer gently for 2–4 minutes, until pink and cooked through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, sugar, or salt as needed.
  9. Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with fresh herbs and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use yellow curry paste for a milder flavor.
  • Add chili garlic sauce or Thai chili for extra heat.
  • Peanut butter can be added for a Thai-inspired twist.
  • To make vegan, substitute tofu for shrimp and soy sauce for fish sauce.
  • Store rice or noodles separately to avoid soup thickening during storage.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/coconut-curry-shrimp-soup/