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Thai Coconut Lemongrass Soup

Easy Thai Coconut Lemongrass Soup Recipe with Bold, Bright Flavors

This Thai Coconut Lemongrass Soup bursts with bold, bright flavors, perfect for a comforting and nourishing dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass bruised slightly
  • 400 ml Coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 piece Galangal fresh or dried
  • 4 leaves Kaffir lime leaves torn
  • 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
Aromatics & Flavor Enhancers
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced or smashed
  • 2 medium Shallots thinly sliced
  • 1 to taste Bird’s eye chilies adjust for spice tolerance
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian
Protein and Vegetables (Optional)
  • 200 grams Chicken breast or tofu, thinly sliced
  • 100 grams Mushrooms straw or button
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 to taste Thinly sliced red chili
  • 1 lime Thin lime wedges served on the side

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Thai Coconut Lemongrass Soup
  1. Combine bruised lemongrass, galangal, torn kaffir lime leaves, and broth in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to low, stir in coconut milk and let it bubble gently for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Add thinly sliced chicken or tofu with mushrooms. Simmer 4–6 minutes until protein is cooked and mushrooms are tender.
  4. Remove lemongrass stalks and galangal pieces. Stir in fresh lime juice and fish sauce, adjusting for taste.
  5. Ladle hot soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, red chili slices, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Top with a swirl of chili oil for added spice.

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