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Tom Kha Thai Coconut Soup
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Tom Kha Thai Coconut Soup

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2 - 3
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • ½ yellow onion small, sliced
  • 1 red chili small, sliced, to taste
  • 2 ginger peeled and cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • ½ lemongrass stalk, pounded then cut into 2-3 pieces
  • 1 tsp red curry paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 oz coconut milk canned, full-fat
  • 1-2 button mushrooms large, halved and sliced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro fresh, finely chopped
  • ½ tbsp brown sugar
  • ½-1 tbsp fish sauce to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp lime fresh juice, to taste; plus extra wedges for serving
  • cilantro fresh, chopped, for serving
  • red chili sliced, for serving, if desired
  • Sriracha sauce for serving, if desired

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, chili, ginger, lemongrass, and red curry paste and cook, stirring often, for 5-6 minutes or until the onions are softened.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chicken broth and stir, making sure to scrape up any bits from the pan, until combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. 
  5. Add the coconut milk, mushrooms, and cilantro, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Taste the soup, then season to taste with sea salt and additional lime juice if needed. 
  7. Ladle the soup carefully into bowls, making sure not to add the lemongrass or ginger pieces.
  8. Serve immediately with additional cilantro, lime wedges, and sriracha on the side. Enjoy!