Spicy Prawn Soup
This spicy prawn soup is packed with flavors of fresh prawns, vegetables, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Black pepper - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Vegetable broth - 4 cups
- Coconut milk - 1 cup
- Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Carrot - 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Tomato - 1 large, chopped
- Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
- Ginger - 1-inch piece, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Prawns - 500 grams, peeled and deveined
Let's Get Started
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the red chili flakes and sauté for another minute.
- Add the chopped tomato, sliced carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the peeled and deveined prawns to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk. Stir well.
- Season with fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
- Simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 3g