Thai Coconut Curry Soup
A rich and creamy Thai coconut curry soup that’s full of bold flavors, tender vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a comforting, spicy, and slightly sweet meal.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 block tofu, cubed (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release its aroma.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the coconut milk, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, snap peas, and tofu (if using). Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use green or yellow curry paste for a different flavor profile.
- Chicken or shrimp can be added for a non-vegetarian version.
- Serve with rice or rice noodles for a heartier meal.
- Adjust curry paste to desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai soup, coconut curry soup, vegan Thai curry, Thai coconut soup, spicy vegan soup