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Bowl of creamy Thai shrimp soup with herbs and spices

Creamy Thai Shrimp Soup

This Creamy Thai Shrimp Soup is a comforting bowl of goodness that combines rich coconut milk, aromatic spices, and succulent shrimp. Perfect for busy nights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • to taste fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the minced garlic and ginger, letting them dance around for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the sliced red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it softens.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring in the red curry paste.
  4. Once the mixture comes to a gentle boil, reduce the heat and add the shrimp. Cook until they're pink and opaque, around 3-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and let the soup simmer for a couple of minutes.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and serve.

Notes

Feel free to add extra vegetables like mushrooms or bok choy. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.