Vegetarian Thai Coconut Soup

Thai coconut soup always makes me want to start singing that old Harry Nilsson chorus, "You put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up!" (made famous by the Muppets). Traditionally, Thai coconut soup, or tom kha is made with chicken and lots of spices such as galangal, lime leaves and lemongrass. A vegetarian version can be made with tofu instead of meat and plenty of vegetables. If you can't find such traditional Thai spices as galangal and lemongrass, you can get a similar flavor using ginger, chilies, lime juice and fresh cilantro. The flavors of a traditional Thai coconut soup are simply indescribable, and a vegetarian coconut soup is hands down my absolute favorite vegetarian Thai meal! Whether you're looking for a very traditional and authentic Thai recipe or a quick and easy version, here are a few Thai coconut soup recipes to try. Maybe you'll feel like singing too!

Easy Thai Coconut Soup with Cayenne and Vegetables This easy vegetarian Thai coconut soup is made with fresh cilantro, lime and cayenne to duplicate the Thai flavors with some more commonly found ingredients. A reviewer said of this coconut soup recipe, "This soup is awesome. My husband and I both loved it."
Thai Coconut Soup with Tofu Although this coconut soup with tofu calls for mushrooms and carrots, just about any kind of vegetable will do. I like to use broccoli and tomatoes in tomato soup.
Quick and Easy Coconut Soup with Mushrooms and Tomatoes Although this recipe isn't all that authentic, this is a quick and easy vegetarian Thai coconut soup recipe that is very easy to prepare and uses just a few simple ingredients.
Traditional Thai Tom Yum with Coconut This is an authentic Thai recipe for a spicy soup with coconut, tofu and lemongrass. If you're looking for a traditional Thai coconut soup recipe, this is a great one to try.