Thai coconut soup

Super Simple & fast. It's very versatile and you can add or subtract veggies & meat as you please.

Great for a busy Weeknight too.

Feeds 2- a good meal size.

This is my basic broth:

1 can coconut milk
1cupish Veg/chicken stock (or water)
Lime juice (to taste)
1 tsp Minced Lemongrass (I buy the stuff in the tubes, you can find them at most large grocery stores)
2 cloves, Sliced garlic
1/2 tsp Yellow curry paste
Fresh thai basil, mint, cilantro,
*if you're lucky to have an asian market close by, you can use kaffir lime leaves....they're such a wonderful aromatic addition and worth seeking out.
Fish sauce
Salt and Pepper
Sirracha hot sauce or chili garlic paste

Simmer all Ingredients for about 8mins. Taste and then adjust seasonings to your liking. I like mine a bit sweet, hot and sour so I added a bit of honey.
I poached shrimp in the broth half way thru so they weren't overcooked.

Garnishes:
Raw Peeled & deveined shrimp
Shredded chicken
Sliced Mushrooms
Julienned Red/green/yellow peppers
Sliced scallions
Sugar snap peas
Slivered carrots
Bean Sprouts
Crispy shallots

Noodles:
You can use ramen noodles, rice noodles. You could even use angel hair or spaghetti .
I used fresh Cantonese style noodles ($1.49 @ your independent grocers)


I Usually throw all the veggies in raw like a Phô style. But you can always sauté the veggies with the broth go give it more flavour.
Keep in mind, this is a super mild soup & it can be dressed up or down depending on your mood.

Hope you enjoy!!
Leave a comment and let Me know how you fared!

Xo