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Easy Thai Coconut Soup

March 10, 2019 by Sandra Shaffer 14 Comments

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Thai coconut soup is simple to make and bursting with flavor from the lemongrass and red curry sauce. Add a seafood melody to this Thai soup for a quick 30 minute meal.

Thai coconut soup with shrimp and muscles in a blue-green soup bowl

Thai Coconut Soup

Finally! I am finally able to share this soup recipe! What has taken me so long?

Well, to be honest this is one of those soups that I make when we are crunched for time and want a tasty meal. Slurp, slurp it goes and usually there goes my opportunity to take photos.

This time I made a conscious effort to put some aside, so this can go on your meal rotation too!

When you think of Thai foods you may think that this is a difficult cuisine to master. Well, some Thai dishes may be, but this one simple and super flavorful!

I used to buy a pound and a half of shrimp for this soup, but for the past year I have purchased a seafood medley of calamari, scallops, muscles, and shrimp from the frozen seafood section at COSTCO. Super easy!

Top of two bowls of Thai coconut soup with lime wedges on the side

Ingredients For Seafood Thai Soup:

  • chicken broth
  • coconut milk
  • fresh stalk of lemongrass
  • red curry paste
  • fish sauce
  • seafood medley (I get mine from Costco)
  • fresh lime juice
  • cilantro

How To Make Thai Coconut Soup:

Smashed lemongrass on a cutting board for Thai coconut soup
  1. Clean the fresh lemongrass by trimming the ends, then release the oil by pounding the stalk with a meat pounder.
  2. Slice the lemongrass into 3-inch pieces and set aside.
  3. In a stockpot add oil and over medium heat saute the lemongrass pieces with fresh ginger and red curry paste for about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and and add the fish sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Add in the coconut milk and stir until well combined.
  6. Add the seafood medley and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp is pink.
  7. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Thai coconut soup with seafood in a blue bowl

Can You Freeze Thai Coconut Soup?

Technically since this soup is not dairy based it will freeze fine, but I recommend eating this within 2-3 days of cooking. Once the seafood is cooked the texture and flavor changes

Is Thai Coconut Soup Keto Friendly?

Yes, this soup is made with healthy fats from the coconut milk and doesn’t not have a thickener, so this is gluten-free too!

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Yield: 8 cups

Thai Coconut Soup With Seafood

Thai coconut soup with shrimp and muscles in a blue-green soup bowl

Delicious Thai soup with a seafood medley of shrimp, muscles, calamari, and scallops. This easy recipe can be on the table in thirty minutes.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, pounded and diced in 3-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 cans (13.5 Ounce) coconut milk
  • 2 pounds seafood medley
  • limes and cilantro

Instructions

  1. Add oil in a large stockpot and heat over medium-high. Add lemongrass and saute to release the lemon oil. Stir in the red curry paste and ginger and saute for about 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and add the fish sauce.
  3. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Add the coconut milk and stir until warm and well combined, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the seafood and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the shrimp is light pink in color.
  6. Remove the lemongrass stocks (optional)
  7. Serve with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Notes

The seafood medley I use is purchased from Costco. You can use a a mix of your favorite types if you prefer.

Note: I like to leave the lemongrass stocks in the soup because it will continue to add more flavor. Just be sure to not serve in in a serving. The lemongrass stocks are fine to consume, but they are tough and hard to chew.

Adapted from Allrecipes

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

8

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 484Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1231mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 29g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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Cuisine: Asian / Category: Main Dish - Seafood

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  1. Olivia

    March 11, 2019 at 8:38 am

    I love that this is low carb! I have some lemon grass (in a jar, since it’s hard to find it fresh here) that I used for another recipe, so I’m giving this a try this week! Can’t wait to dig in!

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    • Sandra Shaffer

      March 11, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      Oooh, I wish I could find lemongrass in a jar. When I find fresh I pick up several stalks and freeze them.

      Reply
  2. Christina

    March 11, 2019 at 8:46 am

    What a warm and comforting recipe. I’ll be making this again!

    Reply
  3. Corinne

    March 11, 2019 at 9:57 am

    Such amazing flavor! This recipe is a definite keeper!

    Reply
  4. Jersey Girl Cooks

    March 12, 2019 at 8:00 am

    I have been craving Thai soup and this just hits the spot!

    Reply
  5. Lathiya

    March 12, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    Thau soup with coconut, I’m sold. I love coconut a d this soup looks to die for. Bookmarking this to try

    Reply
  6. chiranshi

    March 14, 2019 at 11:34 pm

    Thanku so much sharing this recipe because it’s great idea for both lunch and dinner. I can’t wait to catch up with all your ‘Recipe’!!

    Reply
  7. debi at Life Currents

    March 16, 2019 at 6:34 am

    This looks great. I’ve never made mussels at home before and this looks like a way I could make hem work.

    Reply
  8. Brandi Burgess

    March 17, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    I have GOT to make this Thai Coconut Soup!!!!!!

    Reply
  9. michele

    March 17, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    Got this on the table after a long day at work… I can’t believe something so tasty was on the table on about 30 minutes! LOVED it!

    Reply
  10. Amy Nash

    March 18, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    Such an incredible soup with authentic flavors that reminded me of our trip to Thailand and the cooking classes I got to do while we were there! Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Angela

    March 19, 2019 at 6:05 am

    That gorgeous color draws you in immediately then the incredible flavors happening in this soup! Yea I need to make this~

    Reply
  12. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    March 19, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Love Thai food, especially soups and curries. Yours sounds quick and delicious.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      March 19, 2019 at 10:23 pm

      Me too, Karen. Thai food is so flavorful and this one comes together quick. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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