Thai Coconut & Snow Oyster Mushroom Soup

Creamy Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup with Snow Oyster Mushrooms

This Thai Coconut & Snow Oyster Mushroom Soup is a flavorful, comforting soup made with tender snow oyster mushrooms, creamy coconut milk, fresh ginger, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro and lime. The combination of sweet, savory and slightly spicy flavors makes this an easy mushroom soup recipe for a cozy lunch or dinner.

Thai coconut soup with snow oyster mushrooms, ginger, lemongrass and lime

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced

  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced

  • 1 stalk lemongrass

  • 12 oz snow oyster mushrooms

  • 1 quart vegetable stock

  • 2 cans (13.5 oz each) coconut milk

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

  • Zest and juice of 1 lime

  • Chili oil, optional

How to Make Thai Coconut & Snow Oyster Mushroom Soup

1. Heat the oil.
Heat coconut oil in a medium stock pot over medium heat.

2. Add the aromatics.
Add the ginger, garlic and lemongrass and cook until fragrant.

3. Add the mushrooms and liquid.
Add the snow oyster mushrooms, vegetable stock, coconut milk, honey, soy sauce and salt.

4. Simmer the soup.
Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for approximately 15 minutes.

5. Finish with fresh flavors.
Remove the lemongrass and add the chopped cilantro. Add the lime juice and zest and chili sauce to taste.

6. Serve.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime zest and chili sauce. Serve the soup on its own or with rice.

What Are Snow Oyster Mushrooms?

Snow oyster mushrooms have a delicate texture and mild, savory flavor that makes them especially good in soups, stir-fries and other mushroom recipes. In this Thai-inspired coconut soup, snow oyster mushrooms absorb the flavorful broth while adding a satisfying texture to every bite.

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