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Spicy Coconut Lime Soup

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A vibrant and flavorful soup combining coconut milk’s richness and the bright acidity of fresh lime with tender shrimp and colorful vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil glistens, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent and aromatic.
  2. Add the minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the pot. Cook for an additional minute until their fragrance fills the kitchen.
  3. Stir in the red curry paste, allowing it to cook for another minute to enhance the flavor.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and the broth, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar into the pot. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Introduce the sliced mushrooms and julienned red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Stir in the cooked shrimp and leafy greens, cooking until everything is heated through.
  8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

For thicker soup, let it simmer longer. Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor, and consider adding extra spices for more complexity.

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