Thai Shrimp Soup
This Thai Shrimp Soup delivers bold Southeast Asian flavors in every spoonful — a rich coconut curry broth, juicy shrimp, and tender rice all come together in under 30 minutes. Comforting yet light, it’s perfect for chilly nights or when you need a warming bowl of something special.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 12 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Cook rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
Add onion and bell pepper to pot. Cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
Stir in garlic, ginger, and curry paste. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in coconut milk and stock. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 8–10 minutes.
Add cooked rice, shrimp, lime juice, and cilantro. Serve hot.
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Make it vegetarian: Sub tofu for shrimp and use veggie broth.
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Add more veg: Try mushrooms, snap peas, or spinach.
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Control the spice: Use less curry paste or add more coconut milk to tone it down.