Thai Shrimp Soup
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 onion, finely sliced
1 red bell pepper, finely sliced
1 carrot, julienned
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 red chili, finely sliced (optional)
1 tbsp Thai green curry paste
4 cup vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp fish sauce
1lb shrimp, peeled
1 package rice noodles
3 green onion, finely sliced
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
lime wedges
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red bell pepper and carrot. Cook for 4 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. Add garlic, ginger, chili and green curry paste and cook for another minute. Add broth, coconut milk and fish sauce. Simmer mixture for 5-10 minutes. Add shrimp and noodles. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp become pink and opaque. Add green onion and coriander. Serve with fresh lime wedges.
