Spicy Coconut Lemongrass Soup
Vietnamese-inspired, light, aromatic, and perfect for a cozy, healthy dinner for two
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 small shallot thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 inch piece fresh ginger finely minced
- 1 stalk lemongrass smashed and cut into fine pieces
- 1 small head broccoli cut into florets
- 1 zucchini sliced half lengthwise, then roll cut 1.5 inch pieces
- 1 large carrot peeled, roll cut 1.5 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned in juice
- 1 cup light or full fat coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tsp fish sauce or soy sauce for a lighter flavor or veg version
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- rice noodles or rice
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
- Optional garnish: fresh cilantro or chili oil
Instructions
Sauté the aromatics
- In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened (but not browned).
Build the broth
- Pour in the broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and let it cook for 5–7 minutes to infuse the aromatics.
Add flavor + coconut milk
- Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
Prep the shrimp
- Clean the shrimp and marinate with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Strain the broth
- Strain the broth using a fine mesh strainer, then add the broth back to the pot.
Cook the vegetables
- Bring the broth to a boil, taste adjust the salt, then add the broccoli, zucchini, and carrots. Simmer 5–6 minutes until the veggies are just tender but still vibrant.
Cook the shrimp & rice noodles
- Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes, until just pink and opaque.
- Prepare the rice noodles according to package.
Serve hot
- Plate the rice or rice noodles at the base. Ladle over the broth and veggies, add the shrimp and garnish with cilantro and chili oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 2756mg | Potassium: 2054mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 8218IU | Vitamin C: 300mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 8mg
