4.2 from 177 votes
Thai Coconut Lime Soup
Thai coconut lime soups comes together almost instantly, in the time it takes for the shrimp to saute. The coconut milk and lime combine to make a really bright flavor.
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 717 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb raw shrimp
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 serrano or other hot green pepper, thinly sliced, seeds and all
- 1/2 onion sliced into thin wedges
- 3 Tbsp thai green curry paste
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 4 oz mushroom sliced
- 1 Can coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves reserve a few for garnish
- zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot and saute the shrimp just until pink on both sides. Set aside.
- In the same pan saute the ginger, garlic, hot pepper and onion for a few minutes on low to medium heat, until the onion starts to soften.
- Add in the curry paste, brown sugar, and mushrooms. Saute for a few more minutes.
- Add the coconut milk, lime juice, and water to the pan. Bring up to a simmer and cook gently for a couple of minutes.
- Add the cooked shrimp and cilantro to the pot. Heat through. Taste for seasoning adjustments.
- Serve hot with cilantro and lime zest as garnish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
717kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
63g
(97%)
Saturated Fat
45g
(225%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
696mg
(29%)
Potassium
938mg
(27%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
475IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 717
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 717kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 45g | 225% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 696mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 938mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.