Thai Coconut Soup
Light and creamy Thai-style soup with coconut milk, lemongrass, and shrimp. 220 calories, 20g protein.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
220
Calories
20g
Protein
10g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$6.00
Thai Coconut Soup
Light but incredibly flavorful, this soup combines shrimp and creamy coconut milk with aromatic lemongrass and ginger. At 220 calories and 20g protein, it’s substantial without being heavy.
Ingredients
- 150g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¾ cup coconut milk (light or regular)
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemongrass, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Sauté ginger and lemongrass in a pot for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add bell pepper and cook 2 minutes.
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Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through.
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Season with fish sauce and lime juice.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 20g |
| Carbs | 10g |
| Fat | 12g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Tips
- Add bamboo shoots or mushrooms for more vegetables.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust spiciness with red pepper flakes.
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