Instant Pot Thai Coconut Soup
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
202 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Instant Pot Thai Coconut Soup
Description
Instant Pot Thai Coconut Soup combines sesame oil-sautéed onions and red bell peppers with mushrooms, brown sugar, fresh ginger, and Thai red curry paste. This base introduces layers of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Firm tofu adds protein and absorbs the aromatic broth made from vegetable or chicken stock, enhanced with fish sauce and reduced-sodium soy sauce. After a brief pressure cook, the addition of lime juice and coconut milk creates a creamy, citrusy finish typical of Thai coconut soups. The balance of flavors and textures makes this soup rich and refreshing.
The cooking method uses the Instant Pot to quickly tenderize vegetables and infuse the broth with curry and spice flavors. Optional garnishes like cilantro and lime wedges add fresh brightness when served. The recipe also allows substituting chicken for tofu if preferred.
As noted, the total cooking time includes the time it takes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure, which typically can add 10-15 minutes. Adjust the spice with sriracha according to taste before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 TBS sesame oil
- 1 medium onion sliced, white
- 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 8 ounces mushroom wiped clean, cut in halves or 4ths if larger
- 1 TBS brown sugar
- 1 TBS ginger about an inch diced, fresh
- 2 TBS Thai red curry paste
- 1 ½ TBS fish sauce
- 1 TBS soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 block firm tofu drained and cut into bite sized peices, or extra firm tofu
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 3 TBS lime juice
- 1 cup coconut milk found in the Asian area of the grocery store, usually in a can, unsweetened
- Sriracha sauce I typically add 1 tsp, to taste
- lime wedges for garnish
- cilantro for garnish
Notes
- For non-vegetarian option, add chicken breast pieces along with the onions and peppers during sautéing, omitting the tofu.
- Allow time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure; this will extend total preparation time beyond the 4 minutes pressure cook time.
- Sriracha or chili sauce can be adjusted based on desired heat level.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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