Name: Thai Coconut Milk Soup recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups coconut milk; 2 1/2 cup stock; 1/2 cup each of mixed sliced vegetables (baby corn, mushrooms, carrots, beans, cauliflower, green peas); 1-2 lemon grass (bottom half), crushed; 8-10 sliced galangal (Thai ginger); 2 fresh red chilies, slit; 8-10 kaffir lime leaves, bruised; salt to taste; 1/4 tsp. pepper powder; 1 tbsp. lime juice; 1 lime leaf, thinly sliced to garnish

ABOUT Thai Coconut Milk Soup RECIPE

Coconut Milk in general has a lot of health benefits. It is good for diabetics, is good for the heart and helps in lowering blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. It also aids in digestion, weight loss and relieves constipation. So there is nothing like having this refreshing Coconut Milk Soup - Thai style. It is simply divine. Both healthy and nutritious, with the goodness of mixed vegetables, it can be served as a one-pot meal all by itself to the elderly people. To make it more wholesome, some boiled noodles can be added to go with it. It is a very simple, easy to make and a light soup which can be easily made at home.

Ingredients Serving: 4

2 cups coconut milk
2 1/2 cup stock
1/2 cup each of mixed sliced vegetables (baby corn, mushrooms, carrots, beans, cauliflower, green peas)
1-2 lemon grass (bottom half), crushed
8-10 sliced galangal (Thai ginger)
2 fresh red chilies, slit
8-10 kaffir lime leaves, bruised
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. pepper powder
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 lime leaf, thinly sliced to garnish

Instructions

In a pan, bring the lime leaves, lemongrass, stock, sliced galangal and chilies to a boil.
Add all the veggies and salt. Cover and simmer till the veggies are soft. Then add the coconut milk and pepper powder and let it come to a boil.
Switch off the flame and add the lime juice. Garnish with the sliced lime leaves and enjoy this refreshing soup as a light meal.

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