Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Soup

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One of my favorite dishes when I go out to eat at a Thai restaurant is the Thai coconut curry shrimp soup. I decided to create my version of this delectable dish. Here's my simple recipe, its super delicious!

Ingredients:

1. 1 tablespoon coconut oil

2. 2 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

3. 1 stalk lemon grass, minced

4. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground hot curry or red curry paste

5. 4 cups vegetable stock

6. 3 tablespoons fish sauce

7. 1 tablespoon brown sugar

8. 3 tablespoons green onion, chopped

9. 2 cans (13.5 ounce) coconut milk

10. 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced

11. 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

12. 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime, extra wedges for garnish

13. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, extra for garnish

14. Optional: Sriracha sauce, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat add coconut oil, ginger, lemon grass, heat for 5 minutes stirring continuously.

2. Add curry, stock, fish sauce, brown sugar, green onions and coconut milk, stir and cook until hot.

3. Add mushrooms, cook until soft.

4. Add lime juice and shrimp cook until shrimp no longer translucent.

5. Add Cilantro, For those that want a little more kick add a few drops of Sriracha sauce.

6. Serve in your favorite bowls, garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge on side. Enjoy!