Description
A flavorful and creamy Thai-inspired soup featuring succulent shrimp and tender noodles in a rich coconut broth, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add red onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, and chili (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in curry powder and turmeric and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add rice noodles to the pot and cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro and mint.
- Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, leave the seeds in the chili.
- You can substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Thai shrimp coconut noodle soup, Easter soup, Christmas soup, coconut milk soup, noodle soup, shrimp soup, easy soup, festive soup