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Quick and Creamy Coconut Curry Soup for Weeknight Dinners

Close-up of a creamy, orange coconut curry soup filled with broccoli florets, sliced carrots, mushrooms, and fresh cilantro.
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Make this easy, one-pot coconut curry soup in under 30 minutes. It is rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 red Thai chili or 1/2 jalapeño, minced (optional for spice)
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • Cooked ramen noodles or pre-made potstickers (optional additions)

Instructions

  1. Heat the coconut oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to toast the spices.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Add the carrots, mushrooms, and broccoli. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in the soy sauce and brown sugar. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
  9. If using, divide cooked ramen noodles or dumplings among serving bowls and ladle the hot coconut curry soup over them.
  10. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian or vegan version, use vegetable broth and ensure your curry paste does not contain shrimp paste. Add tofu cubes along with the other vegetables.
  • This soup freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
  • If you prefer a smoother soup, you can blend half of the soup mixture before adding the final vegetables.

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