🥥 Thai Coconut Soup (Choose Your Protein)

Creamy, cozy, and just the right amount of kick. This Thai-inspired soup is nutritious, delicious, and totally customizable — a warm hug in a bowl with your favorite protein and feel-good ingredients.

Protein Options (Choose one)

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 2 boneless pork chops or a small pork tenderloin, thinly sliced

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 fillets white fish (like cod or halibut), cut into chunks

• 1 block (14–16 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed

Other Ingredients

• 4 cups bone broth (or vegetable broth if using tofu/fish)

• 2 stalks lemongrass, cut in half and smashed

• 1 knob fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

• 1–2 bird’s eye chili peppers (optional)

• 1 jar (4 oz) Thai red curry paste

• 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or coconut oil

• 2 red onions, chopped

• 2 large Japanese sweet potatoes, diced

• 1 head broccoli, chopped into florets

• 1 can (13.5 oz) bamboo shoots, drained

• 1 bunch scallions, chopped

• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut cream

• Juice of 2 limes

🥕 Feel free to swap in mushrooms, bell peppers, snap peas, spinach, or any veggies you love — this soup is flexible and fridge-friendly!

Directions

1. Build the broth:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine bone broth, lemongrass, ginger, and optional chili peppers. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in the red curry paste until fully dissolved. Let simmer for 10–15 minutes to infuse the flavor.

2. Cook the protein:
In a skillet, heat butter or coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté your chosen protein until just cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Add vegetables to the broth:
Use a slotted spoon to remove the lemongrass, ginger, and chilies from the broth and discard.
Add the onions, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and bamboo shoots directly into the broth. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

4. Finish with protein and flavor:
Add the cooked protein to the pot. Stir in the coconut cream, scallions, and lime juice. Turn off heat, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to come together.

🌿 Optional Add-Ins

• Baby spinach or kale

• Fresh cilantro or Thai basil for garnish

• Fish sauce or tamari, to taste

• Serve with jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or enjoy as-is