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Thai Coconut Curry Soup Recipe – Easy, Creamy & Flavorful

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A creamy, flavorful Thai coconut curry soup that’s quick and easy to make, customizable, and packed with nutrients from fresh vegetables and warm spices.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (14 ounces each) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2–3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 cup protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Thai basil for garnish
  • Rice noodles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chop the vegetables, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Prepare the protein by dicing chicken or keeping shrimp or tofu ready.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute to release the flavors.
  4. Pour in 2 cans (14 ounces each) of full-fat coconut milk and 2 cups (480 ml) of vegetable or chicken broth. Stir well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add chopped bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender yet crisp.
  6. Add chicken or shrimp and cook until fully done (about 5-7 minutes). For tofu or chickpeas, simply heat them through.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and the juice of one lime. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  8. If using rice noodles, cook them according to package instructions, then add them to the soup.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, Thai basil, and a wedge of lime. Serve hot!

Notes

[‘Use fresh garlic and ginger for better flavor.’, ‘Cook the curry paste for a minute or two to release its oils and intensify its flavor.’, ‘Adjust spice levels by adding more or less curry paste.’, ‘Cut vegetables evenly for even cooking.’, ‘Avoid overcooking protein to keep it tender and juicy.’, ‘If the soup is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to adjust consistency.’]

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