It has been really cold outside the last couple of days; winter has definitely arrived, temperature has dropped, and the wind is whipping up rain, thunder and grey sky.

Since I have the cold, I feel that there’s nothing better than cocooning inside my home and cozying up to the fireplace while sipping home made hot chocolate or a hearty warm soup.

Being sick is not fun especially when your nose is so congested that all food seems tasteless. I was craving for spicy meals and intense flavors when this recipe came to my mind.

It was ready in no time mostly because I had all the ingredients available. I love this soup, it’s creamy, flavorful and easy to prepare. Add chicken and it will become a complete meal.

Enjoy!

Thai Coconut Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 thumbed-size piece of fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 carrot, sliced
• ¼ cup green onions, sliced (green part only)
• ½ cup shiitake mushrooms fresh or in a jar, sliced
• 100g noodles
• Juice of 1 fresh lime
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Heat oil and cook ginger and curry paste for 1 minute.
2. Add chicken stock, fish sauce, brown sugar and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the coconut milk, carrots, green onions and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add noodles and cook for further 2 minutes. Stir in lime juice and season with salt. Serve hot.