Flexible Thai Soup Recipes

BEST EVER TOM KHA GAI - THAI COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno or chile, galangal or ginger, lemongrass, and red curry paste and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until onions are softened. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Strain out the aromatics (the garlic, onions, lemongrass, and ginger) and discard. Add in coconut cream or milk, chicken breast (or tofu or shrimp), and mushrooms. Simmer until chicken breast pieces are just cooked through, then add fish sauce, coconut aminos (or coconut sugar), and lime juice, plus more of each to taste.
• Cook 2 minutes, then ladle into serving bowls and top with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro.

THAI GREEN CURRY NOODLE SOUP (2 WAYS!)

Steps:

• Set a medium pot over low heat. Add the oil. When hot, add the shallots and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the green curry paste and turmeric (if using). Cook, stirring constantly, for one minute.
• Add the vegetable broth, coconut milk, Tamari or soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
• Increase heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop/shred your toppings and prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions.
• Right before serving, stir lime juice into broth. Taste and add more salt if you like.
• To serve, divide the noodles between four bowls. Add protein - chicken or tofu - to each bowl. Ladle the broth over the top. Scatter cilantro and scallions over the top and serve with additional lime wedges and sriracha.

FLEXIBLE THAI SOUP

Steps:

• Saute shallot, garlic and ginger in a small amount of vegetable oil.
• Add coconut milk and vegetable broth.
• Bring to a boil.
• Turn down to simmer.
• Add cilantro, lemon juice, chili sauce, soy sauce (or alternative) and vegetables.
• Simmer until spinach is wilted and veggies are tender but not limp, approximately 5 minutes.
• Serve with rice.