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Thai Coconut Curry Soup (Instant Pot)
Jon Simon

Thai Coconut Curry Soup (Instant Pot)

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A vibrant Thai-style coconut curry soup balancing sweet, spicy, and savory with red curry paste, coconut milk, tofu, and crisp vegetables. Ready in about 35 minutes in the Instant Pot.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cans (14 oz each) coconut milk
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu cubed
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons ginger minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add the coconut milk, red curry paste, ginger, and garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, mushrooms, carrots, and bell pepper.
  3. Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Allow a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  4. Open the lid and add the tofu, snap peas, lime juice, and basil. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the snap peas are tender-crisp.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSodium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

Net carbs: 14g per serving (18g total carbs minus 4g fiber).
Substitutions: Use tamari in place of soy sauce to make it gluten-free. Check that your red curry paste is vegetarian, as some brands contain shrimp or fish.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Warm gently on the stovetop; add a squeeze of lime to brighten before serving.

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