Thai Green Curry Soup

This Thai green curry soup is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The curry paste provides a rich and spicy flavor, while the coconut milk adds a creamy and cooling contrast. The vegetables add a bit of crunch and freshness, and the chicken broth rounds out the flavor profile. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more vegetables, or you can make it spicier by adding more curry paste.

Thai green curry soup is a popular dish in Thailand. It is typically made with a green curry paste, which is a blend of green chilies, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. The curry paste is then simmered in coconut milk and chicken broth, and vegetables such as bamboo shoots, carrots, and bell peppers are added. The soup is often served with rice or noodles.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons green curry paste
• 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the curry paste, coconut milk, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve over rice or noodles.

Why It Works

• The green curry paste provides a rich and spicy flavor.
• The coconut milk adds a creamy and cooling contrast.
• The vegetables add a bit of crunch and freshness.
• The chicken broth rounds out the flavor profile.
• This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.