Coconut Lime Soup with Shrimp and Thai Basil Bliss
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A fragrant coconut lime soup infused with Thai basil and tender shrimp, balancing creamy richness with bright citrus and aromatic herbs.
- Author: Robert
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for another minute to release flavors.
- Add chicken broth and lemongrass. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Remove lemongrass pieces. Stir in lime juice, Thai basil, and cilantro.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg