Thai Coconut Curry Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 sweet potato peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the Thai red curry paste and stir to combine with the onion mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the curry paste is fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth and stir to combine. Add the diced sweet potato and red bell pepper and bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.
- Add the spinach leaves to the soup and stir until wilted. Add the fish sauce (if using), lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
To start, sauté diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger in coconut oil until fragrant. Then, add in the Thai red curry paste and cook until fragrant. This step is crucial as it helps to release the flavors of the curry paste and infuse them into the soup.
Next, pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth and add in the diced sweet potato and red bell pepper. Bring the soup to a boil and then let it simmer until the sweet potato is tender. The addition of spinach leaves adds a pop of color and nutrition to the soup.
For an extra burst of flavor, add in fish sauce (if using), lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Top it off with fresh cilantro for a beautiful and fragrant garnish.
This soup is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while red bell peppers are loaded with vitamin C. The coconut milk adds healthy fats and the spinach leaves provide iron and other essential nutrients.
This Thai Red Curry Soup is a perfect meal for a cozy night in or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It’s also a great option for meal prep as it can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later. Give it a try and enjoy the warmth and comfort it brings!