Thai Lemongrass Coconut Curry Soup with Rice Noodles
Thai Lemongrass Coconut Curry Soup with Rice Noodles is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring shrimp, lemongrass, and coconut milk. This nourishing soup is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, bursting with fresh, aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or substitute grapeseed/vegetable oil
- 2 medium shallot
- 1 tbsp lemongrass paste or freshly grated lemongrass
- 1 tbsp ginger paste or freshly grated ginger
- 1 1/2 tbsp red curry paste
- 7 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 1/2 cup coconut milk full-fat
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar light
- 1 lb raw shrimp medium, peeled, tails removed, deveined
- 14 oz flat rice noodles
- 1 lime
- salt to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Optional Garnish
- cilantro chopped
- chili oil
- lime halves
Instructions
- Peel and slice the shallots.2 medium shallot
- Peel and devein the shrimp.1 lb raw shrimp
- Chop cilantro for garnish, cut the lime in half and juice.cilantro, 1 lime
- Add oil to a large heavy pot over medium heat.1 tbsp avocado oil
- Once hot, add shallots, lemongrass paste, ginger paste, and curry paste. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the shallots are softened and the mixture is fragrant.2 medium shallot, 1 tbsp lemongrass paste, 1 tbsp ginger paste, 1 1/2 tbsp red curry paste
- Stir in the stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.7 cup chicken stock
- Add coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar and stir to combine. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes to allow the flavors to intensify.2 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar
- Stir in shrimp and noodles. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.1 lb raw shrimp, 14 oz flat rice noodles
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in lime juice.salt, black pepper
- Serve with lime halves, chopped cilantro, and chili oil.chili oil, lime halves, cilantro
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- To make this vegetarian, use vegetable stock and omit the shrimp.
- You can use your favorite rice noodle, but we recommend using flat rice noodles like those used for stir fry or pad thai.
- Add more red curry paste for more flavor if desired! You can add it in after the mixture simmers with the stock for 20 minutes, to taste. We recommend only adding about 1 tsp at a time, tasting in between each addition.
Nutrition
Calories: 635kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 27gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 979mgPotassium: 781mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 606IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 5mg