Spicy Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 piece ginger grated
• 2 cups mushrooms sliced
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste
• 1 can coconut milk
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1-2 pieces red chili sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2 Add garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3 Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. 4 Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute.
5. 5 Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. 6 Add soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Stir to combine all ingredients.
7. 7 Simmer soup for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
8. 8 Add the sliced red chili and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
9. 9 Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or lime juice if needed.
10. 10 Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions.