Thai Coconut Lemongrass Soup with Shrimp

Kcal: 506 |

P: 39 |

F: 15 |

C: 55 |

Fiber: 10

Ingredients

Shrimp (peeled and deveined): 150 g (5 oz), Mushrooms (shiitake): 100 g (1 cup, sliced), Bell pepper (red): 100 g (1 cup, sliced), Snow peas: 75 g (1 cup), Coconut milk (light): 100 ml (1/4 can), Water: 250 ml (1 cup), Lemongrass: 1 stalk (bruised), Ginger: 5 g (1 tsp, grated), Garlic: 3 g (1 clove, minced), Red curry paste: 10 g (2 tsp), Fish/Soy sauce: 10 ml (2 tsp), Lime juice: 5 ml (1 tsp), Lime zest: 2.5 g (1/2 tsp), Cilantro: 10 g (2 tbsp, fresh, chopped), Green onions: 15 g (2 tbsp, chopped), Brown rice (dry): 40 g (1/5 cup), Olive oil: 5 ml (1 tsp), Black pepper: to taste

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: dinner

Dietary Suitable for: Pescatarian (includes fish and seafood but excludes other meats)

Cooking Time Minutes: 260

Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine 40 g dry brown rice and 100 ml water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. 2. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, heat 5 ml olive oil over medium heat. Add 5 g grated ginger and 3 g minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 10 g red curry paste and cook for 30 seconds. Add 100 g sliced shiitake mushrooms, 100 g sliced red bell pepper, and 75 g snow peas, sauté for 2 minutes. 3. Pour in 100 ml light coconut milk and 250 ml water. Add 1 bruised lemongrass stalk, 10 ml fish or soy sauce, 5 ml lime juice, and 2.5 g lime zest. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes. 4. Add 150 g shrimp and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove lemongrass stalk. 5. To serve, spoon cooked brown rice into a bowl. Ladle curry over rice and top with 10 g chopped cilantro and 15 g chopped green onions. Finish with black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Menopause Benefits

Thai Coconut Lemongrass Soup with Shrimp is a protein-rich, vibrant meal that supports muscle maintenance and metabolic health. Shrimp delivers lean, high-quality protein and essential minerals like selenium and iodine, which are important for thyroid and immune function. Shiitake mushrooms and snow peas add a boost of B vitamins, vitamin D, and antioxidants, supporting energy and immune resilience. Red bell pepper is loaded with vitamin C, which aids collagen production and helps the body absorb plant-based iron. Coconut milk and olive oil provide healthy fats for brain and heart health, while ginger, garlic, and lemongrass offer anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. Brown rice supplies complex carbohydrates and fibre for steady energy and digestive comfort. Fresh cilantro and green onions add a burst of phytonutrients and flavour, making this bowl a delicious way to support hormonal balance, bone health, and overall vitality through every stage of menopause.

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