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Thai Shrimp Soup

Ridiculously easy to throw together, healthy and gluten/dairy free. Don't let that fool you-this recipe is packed with flavor. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb salad sized (or small) shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail-off
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste (Thai kitchen GF)
  • 1 12-ounce can coconut milk, full fat
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (or juice of one lime)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • Combine 1 cup of rice with 1 1/2 cups of water. Prepare according to package directions and set aside.
  • Place olive oil in a dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from stockpot and set aside.
  • Add the garlic and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and onions are translucent. Stir in the ginger until fragrant.
  • Whisk in the curry sauce and then gradually the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the rice, shrimp, lime juice and cilantro. Serve!