Coconut Shrimp Soup (Tom Kha)

This Thai-style soup is brothy, fragrant, and delicately flavored. While tom kha is typically made with chicken (in which case it’s known as tom kha gai), I like making it with shrimp as a change of pace. This soup reheats very well, and I find the flavors deepen over time. If you plan to serve it a day later, don’t add the shrimp until you’re just about ready to serve the soup. Instead, reheat the soup and add them for the last few minutes of cooking.

Cuisine

Thai

Course

Soup

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

less than 15 min

Diet

Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook

Keywords

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

11 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
1/2 pound medium shrimp
1 cup canned straw mushrooms
13.5 oz full fat coconut milk
6 slices to 8 thinfresh ginger
2 whole red Thai chiles
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh lemongrass
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lime
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Instructions

In the Instant Pot, combine the broth, shrimp, mushrooms and their liquid, half the coconut milk, the ginger, chiles (if using), 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, the lemongrass, honey, and salt.
Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK and set the pot at LOW pressure for 1 minute. At the end of the cooking time, quick release the pressure.
Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce, remaining coconut milk, the lime zest, and lime juice.
Divide the soup among four serving bowls. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges alongside for squeezing.

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