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Tom Kha Soup with Shrimp

Pescatarian
This recipe of Tom Kha soup with shrimp is a favourite of May & Derek. They like to eat healthy when on their travels in the van, and this campervan recipe doesn't disappoint
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 2
Diet Pescatarian

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cup Chicken / Vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Fresh galangal
  • 3 Kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 Small Thai chili
  • 1 Bunch of scallions
  • 1 Stalk lemongrass
  • 2 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 15 oz Light coconut milk (1 can)
  • 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms
  • 10-12 Medium Shrimp (approx 1lb)
  • 1-2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 cup Fresh cilantro
  • Jasmine rice, cooked optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the chicken stock in a medium-sized pot and add in the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chilli. Simmer for about 10 mins.
  • Add in the shrimp and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and coconut milk. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the coconut cream mixes in well.
    Close up of tom kha soup vanlife recipe
  • Taste the broth and add in fish sauce to taste
  • Remove from heat, remove lemongrass stalks and stir in lime juice and the scallions.
  • Stir in cilantro, reserving a small amount for garnish.
  • Can be served as a soup or over jasmine rice for a heartier meal option.
    Campervan recipe tom kha soup served with jasmine rice

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 2975mgPotassium: 748mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 827IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
Keyword asian, Easy, one pot, shrimp, soup, stove top
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