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Vegan Thai Mushroom Soup (Tom Kha Hed)

Vegan Thai mushroom soup close-up with vegetables and coconut milk.
This easy vegan Thai mushroom soup comes together in 30 minutes with creamy coconut milk—perfect for a cozy, healthy weeknight dinner.
Praew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Main Course, Soup
Serving Size 1

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk, (divided into 2 portions)
  • 5 thin slices of galangal
  • 1 stalk of lemongrass
  • 1 kaffir lime leaf, (stem removed)
  • 1/2 onion, (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup carrots, (thinly sliced)
  • 2 cups mushrooms, (sliced)
  • 1/2 vegetarian bouillon cube
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp tamarind paste
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes, (sliced)
  • 2 fried dried chilies, (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, (chopped)
  • 2 green onions, (chopped)

Instructions

  • Combine water and half of the coconut milk in a pot over medium heat. Add the galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently.
  • Add the onion, carrot, mushrooms, vegetarian bouillon, salt, and tamarind paste. Stir well to combine. Let the soup simmer until the vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes near the end and let them soften slightly.
  • Stir in the remaining coconut milk, then turn off the heat. Add the chilies, cilantro, and green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 2834mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg
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