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Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup

Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup is packed with shrimp, veggies, and coconut milk, plus a hint of spice! Quick, easy, and perfect for lunch or dinner in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp deveined, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach chopped
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 15 oz can coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 16 oz | 500 ml
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

  • Wash and pat dry shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a medium size pot with 1 tablespoon of oil on medium heat. Sear shrimps for 2 minutes. Remove excess liquid if any from the pot.
  • Add the rest of the oil in the pot. Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper and cilantro to the shrimp. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Now add baby spinach, red curry paste, coconut milk, broth and lime juice. Stir all together. Bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove and serve in a bowl with a scoop of cooked rice if desired.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Soup can also be frozen for up to one month.