Thai Seafood Soup
Dive into the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this aromatic Thai Seafood Soup, a soul-warming dish that’s brimming with fresh seafood and fragrant herbs. Infused with the exotic notes of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, this soup strikes the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and creamy, thanks to the addition of Thai bird’s eye chilies, lime juice, and coconut milk. Shrimp, scallops, and squid create a luxurious medley of textures, while a touch of palm sugar rounds out the flavors beautifully. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Thai-inspired delight is perfect as an appetizer or a hearty main dish. Garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, and served with lime wedges for an extra zing, this comforting seafood soup is sure to transport your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of Bangkok.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Vegetable stock
- 2 stalks Lemongrass stalks
- 2 inches Galangal (sliced)
- 6 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
- 3 chilies Thai bird's eye chilies (sliced)
- 1 cup Button mushrooms (sliced)
- 8 pieces Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 pieces Scallops
- 1 cup Squid (cleaned and sliced into rings)
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Palm sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 4 wedges Lime wedges (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable stock to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Bruise the lemongrass stalks with the back of a knife, then cut them into 2-inch sections. Add the lemongrass, sliced galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot.
Step 3
Stir in the bird's eye chilies and let the broth simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Step 4
Add the sliced mushrooms to the broth and cook for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Step 5
Add the shrimp, scallops, and squid to the pot. Let them cook for 2–3 minutes or until the seafood turns opaque and is fully cooked.
Step 6
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and coconut milk. Add the palm sugar to balance the flavors.
Step 7
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more fish sauce for saltiness or lime juice for extra tanginess.
Step 8
Remove the soup from heat. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.
Step 9
Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2220.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1261.8 |
| Total Fat 16.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g | |
| Cholesterol 856.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7745.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 156.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.4g | |
| Protein 134.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 222.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 438.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5300.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories