Spicy Coconut Shrimp Soup
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: southern Living- May 2012
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Soup- Stew- Chowder- Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb. unpeeled, medium-size raw gulf shrimp (36/40 count)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (13.5 oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp. red curry paste
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 Thai chile pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
Directions
- Peel shrimp; devein , if desired.
- Saute ginger and garlic in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add broth and next 5 ingredients. Bring broth mixture to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Add mushrooms and bell pepper, and cook, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp tender. Add shrimp, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat. Add basil, next 2 ingredients, and, if desired, chile pepper.