Description
A fragrant and creamy Thai coconut soup featuring tender mushrooms, lemongrass, and a hint of lime. This comforting Thai coconut soup with mushrooms is both flavorful and easy to prepare, perfect for a light dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 400 ml (1 can) coconut milk
- 200 g mushrooms, sliced
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the lemongrass and ginger, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the kaffir lime leaves and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and red chili. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, making sure not to boil.
- Remove from heat, discard the lemongrass and lime leaves. Stir in lime juice.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- If you can’t find galangal, use ginger, but use a bit less as it’s stronger. Slice it very thin for better results.
- The soup can look a little split sometimes, but it still tastes great; just give it a stir.
- Add an extra splash of coconut milk at the end for extra creaminess.
- Swap fish sauce for soy or tamari for a vegan version.
- Shiitake or oyster mushrooms are best, but white button mushrooms work in a pinch. Avoid canned mushrooms.
- Leave out the chilies for a mild version.
- Do not freeze this soup as the mushrooms and coconut milk can change texture.
- Skip the coriander if you dislike its taste, or use spring onions instead.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner, Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180cal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg