Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Curried Shrimp and Vegetable Soup

Name: Curried Shrimp and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp canola oil; 2 medium onions; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tsp gingerroot; 2 cup mushrooms; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper; 4 cup vegetable stock; 1 can unsweetened coconut milk (14 ounce); 1 tsp salt; 2 large potatoes; 1.5 cup green beans; 0.25 cup red pepper; 0.5 cup fine egg noodles; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 16 oz cooked shrimp

An Indonesian soup of prawns, mushrooms and coriander, seasoned with cumin and turmeric and simmered on the stove.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Warm oil in large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and gingerroot, and saute, stirring often, until the onions are soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
10 min
2
Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. Sprinkle on the coriander, cumin, tumeric, and cayenne, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
3
Pour in the vegetable stock, coconut milk, and salt, then bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
10 min
4
Mix in green beans, red bell pepper, and noodles and cook at a lively simmer until the vegetable start to get slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
5 min
5
Add the shrimp and cook for about 5 more minutes (if frozen, cook until shrimp are heated through).
6
Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.