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Coconut Curry Soup

Silky Thai-style coconut broth with tender vegetables and chickpeas, built on curry paste and coconut milk. One pot, 15 minutes, pure comfort.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
245
Protein
8g
Coconut Curry Soup
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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 14 oz Coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) Canned chickpeas, drained
  • 1 medium Bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 1 whole Lime (juiced) + fresh Thai basil or cilantro
  • 1 tsp Fish sauce (optional, omit for vegan)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a medium pot over medium. Add curry paste and cook, stirring, for 60 seconds until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Pour in coconut milk and broth, stirring to dissolve the paste. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. 3

    Add chickpeas and diced bell pepper. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until pepper softens.

  4. 4

    Stir in fish sauce if using. Squeeze in lime juice and taste for heat and salt.

  5. 5

    Ladle into bowls and top with fresh basil or cilantro. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium pot (3–4 quart)
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • cutting board
  • knife

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