Spinach Coriander Lemongrass Soup (Printable)

Creamy coconut soup with fresh spinach, coriander, and aromatic lemongrass. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables and Herbs

01 - 7 oz fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
02 - 1 large bunch fresh coriander leaves and stems, chopped
03 - 1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, finely sliced
04 - 1 medium onion, chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated

→ Liquids

07 - 13.5 fl oz full-fat coconut milk
08 - 3 cups vegetable stock

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
11 - Salt to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh coriander leaves
13 - Thinly sliced red chili

# Steps:

01 - Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add a splash of oil, then sauté onion until soft and translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
02 - Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
03 - Add spinach and coriander, reserving a few leaves for garnish. Cook until completely wilted, about 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in coconut milk and vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth and creamy, or transfer to a blender in batches.
06 - Return soup to the pot. Stir in soy sauce, white pepper, and salt to taste. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
07 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and sliced chili. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The vibrant green color alone makes it worth making
  • Its naturally vegan and gluten free without anyone feeling like they are missing out
02 -
  • An immersion blender will change your life for recipes like this, but if you do not have one, blend in batches and leave the blender cap slightly cracked to prevent steam buildup
  • The soup thickens as it sits, so if you are making it ahead, thin it with a little extra stock or water when reheating
03 -
  • Fresh lemongrass can be frozen, so when you find it at a good price, buy extra and store it in the freezer for future soup making adventures
  • The soup actually tastes better the next day, so do not hesitate to make it ahead and let the flavors develop overnight
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