Thai Coconut Curry Beef Soup

Rich red coconut broth infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and savory ground beef, loaded with tender carrots and fresh baby spinach.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Thai
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Paleo
• Whole30
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Carb
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• one-pot
• rich
• savory
• spicy
• tangy
• fresh

Ingredients

• 2 pound ground beef (lean 90/10)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 3 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 3 carrots (medium, sliced thin)
• 1 red bell pepper (large, sliced thin)
• 6 cup beef broth
• 2 can canned full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz can)
• 2 tablespoon fish sauce
• 5 ounce baby spinach
• 2 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large heavy soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds ground beef and cook for 6 minutes, breaking apart with a wooden spoon until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Push the meat to the sides of the pot and add 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, and 4 minced cloves garlic to the center. Stir constantly for 1 minute until highly aromatic.
3. Add 3 sliced medium carrots, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 6 cups beef broth, and 2 cans full-fat coconut milk. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the curry paste.
4. Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, until carrots are tender.
5. Stir in 2 tablespoons fish sauce and 5 ounces baby spinach, cooking for 1 minute until the spinach wilts into the broth.
6. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro before portioning.

Notes

Reheats remarkably well in a microwave or saucepan without losing its rich, creamy texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbohydrates: 9 g
• Fat: 30 g
• Fiber: 2.5 g
• Sodium: 790 mg
• Saturated Fat: 16.5 g
• Sugar: 3.8 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg