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Thai Kale Soup (V/GF)

This spicy, sour coconut milk based soup is full of  hearty vegetables and warm, bold flavors of lemon grass, garlic, chili, lime and cilantro.  

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 People
Author Bunny

Ingredients

  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 1/4 cups coconut milk (preferably light, but full fat works well too)
  • 1 tbsp olive or coconut oil
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (I use Cremini but any kind will do!)
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced kale (stems removed) packed tight
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper , chopped
  • 4 tsp fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 1 (3-inch) stalk lemongrass halved lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 2 tsp hot chili pepper oil
  • 1/2 cup green onion chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot oven over medium heat. Add oil to pan and swirl to coat. Add mushrooms, kale, bell pepper, ginger, garlic and lemon grass.

  2. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add curry paste and pepper oil and cook for 1 minute. Add vegetable broth, coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. Discard lemongrass. Top with onions, cilantro, and juice.

  4. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.