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Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup

A fragrant, vegan Thai‑style soup with creamy coconut milk, tender mushrooms and aromatic herbs.

This soup layers flavors by first simmering lemongrass, ginger and garlic in broth, then adding mushrooms and coconut milk. Finished with lime juice and cilantro for brightness.

Updated 4/25/2025
Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • Vegetable Broth - 500 ml
  • Garlic - 2 cloves
  • Ginger - 20 g
  • Mushrooms - 200 g
  • Cilantro - 2 tbsp
  • Salt - 1 to taste
  • Lime - 1 piece
  • Chili Paste - 1 tbsp
  • Kaffir Lime Leaves - 4 leaves
  • Lemongrass - 2 stalks
  • Coconut Milk - 400 ml

Directions

  • Step 1

    Bruise 2 stalks lemongrass and slice 20 g ginger.

  • Step 2

    In a pot, combine lemongrass, ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves and 500 ml vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.

  • Step 3

    Add 200 g sliced mushrooms and 4 kaffir lime leaves; simmer 5 min.

  • Step 4

    Stir in 400 ml coconut milk and 1 tbsp chili paste; heat through.

  • Step 5

    Season with salt & pepper.

  • Step 6

    Remove lemongrass and lime leaves.

  • Step 7

    Stir in juice of 1 lime.

  • Step 8

    Ladle into bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180
Calories
12g
Fat
10g
Carbs
4g
Protein