Easy 15 min Thai Coconut Soup | Tom Kha Soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while pork can be less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic substitute.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger is more accessible and provides a similar flavor profile.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add minced ginger, garlic, and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Stir in tom kha soup base, soy sauce, and fish sauce; mix well.

Add shrimp and mushrooms; cook until shrimp is pink and mushrooms are tender.

Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and black pepper; simmer gently.

Adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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