Coconut soup

Coconut soup recipes have been around for centuries and are a staple in many cultures. The soup is made from a variety of ingredients, including coconut milk, broth, and spices. The exact ingredients and proportions vary depending on the region, but the basic soup is typically very hearty and filling.

Coconut soup is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, where coconuts are abundant. The soup likely spread to other parts of the world through trade and migration. Today, coconut soup is popular in many parts of the world, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

There are many different ways to make coconut soup, but the most common method is to simmer coconut milk and broth together with spices. The soup is usually served with rice or noodles, and it can be garnished with a variety of toppings, such as green onions, cilantro, and lime.

Advice

When making coconut soup, it is important to season the soup with herbs and spices to give it flavor. The most common herbs used to season coconut soup are cilantro, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Additionally, adding ginger, garlic, and onion to the soup will also add flavor. Finally, be sure to simmer the soup for at least 15 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld together and create a delicious soup.

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Recipes

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Spicy Corn and Coconut Soup

  • salt
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • coconut milk
  • ginger
  • serrano chile
  • olive oil
  • shallot
  • red potato
  • vegetable broth
  • garlic
  • ears yellow
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Best Ever Tom Kha Gai - Thai Coconut Soup

  • coconut oil
  • lemongrass
  • fish sauce
  • coconut sugar
  • red thai curry paste
  • garlic
  • chicken breast
  • lime juice
  • green onion
  • galangal
  • coconut cream
  • chicken broth
  • white mushroom cap
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • red jalapeno pepper
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Carrot-Coconut Soup

  • cilantro
  • salt
  • carrot
  • onion
  • coconut milk
  • butter
  • chicken broth
  • thai chili sauce
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Salmon Coconut Soup

  • cilantro
  • virgin coconut oil
  • sugar
  • ginger
  • salmon
  • onion
  • green thai chile
  • fish sauce
  • salt
  • coconut milk
  • lemongrass
  • lime
  • garlic
  • mushroom
  • makrut lime
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Thai Coconut Soup

  • brown sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • coriander
  • lemongrass
  • prawn
  • fish sauce
  • chicken broth
  • chilli garlic paste
  • curry powder
  • ginger
  • lime zest
  • garlic
  • egg noodle
  • coconut milk
  • bean sprout
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • onion
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Thai Pumpkin Coconut Soup

  • spinach
  • brown sugar
  • cumin
  • shrimp paste
  • galangal
  • red chile pepper
  • shallot
  • turmeric
  • coconut milk
  • tofu
  • yam
  • lime juice
  • fish sauce
  • garlic
  • pumpkin
  • makrut lime
  • coriander
  • lemongrass
  • chicken stock
  • rice
  • basil
  • cilantro
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Chicken Coconut Soup

  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • straw mushroom
  • chicken breast
  • black peppercorn
  • carrot
  • snow pea
  • lime
  • quarter galanga
  • coconut milk
  • fish sauce
  • desiccated coconut
  • milk
  • serrano chile
  • chicken stock
  • lemongrass
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Spicy Red Lentil Coconut Soup with Shrimp Dumplings

  • SOUP
  • salt
  • leek
  • red chile
  • peanut oil
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • fennel seed
  • ginger
  • onion
  • coconut milk
  • carrot
  • red lentil
  • garlic
  • water
  • kaffir lime
  • DUMPLINGS
  • shrimp
  • fish sauce
  • cornstarch
  • cilantro
  • asian sesame oil
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • mint
  • garlic
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Thai Chicken Coconut Soup

  • chilli oil
  • coriander
  • lime juice
  • coconut milk
  • chicken stock
  • olive oil
  • fish sauce
  • ginger
  • shiitake mushroom
  • chicken thigh

Ingredient Breakdown

 
cilantro
coconut milk
garlic
salt
lime juice
ginger
onion
lemongrass
fish sauce
lime
carrot
coriander
olive oil
galangal
chicken broth
makrut lime
chicken stock
chicken breast
curry powder
brown sugar
serrano chile
shallot
coconut oil
tomato
virgin coconut oil
red lentil
sugar
mushroom
lime zest
coconut
cayenne pepper
leek
vegetable
basil
soy sauce
vegetable stock
cumin
ginger microplane grater
serrano pepper
coriander seed
water
chicken thigh
red potato
vegetable broth
ears yellow
coconut sugar
red thai curry paste
green onion
coconut cream
white mushroom cap
red jalapeno pepper
red pepper flake
butter
thai chili sauce
salmon
green thai chile
vegetable oil
prawn
chilli garlic paste
egg noodle
bean sprout
bell pepper
cherry tomato
harissa sauce
apple
broccoli
flat wheat
bok choy
chily
spinach
shrimp paste
red chile pepper
turmeric
tofu
yam
pumpkin
rice
brown lentil
hot sauce
orange zest
bay leaf
celery
straw mushroom
black peppercorn
snow pea
quarter galanga
desiccated coconut
milk
shrimp
cornstarch
red chile
asian sesame oil
mint
peanut oil
cumin seed
fennel seed
kaffir lime
cashew
butternut squash
oil
egg fettuccine
black pepper
white button mushroom
red chile paste
fish sauce
hot red
chilli oil
shiitake mushroom
canola
ear

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • cilantro 72%
  • coconut milk 72%

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 61%
  • salt 56%

Usual Ingredients

  • ginger 50%
  • onion 50%
  • lime juice 44%
  • fish sauce 39%
  • lemongrass 39%

Rarey Ingredients

  • carrot 33%
  • lime 33%