Thai-Style Jackfruit Coconut Soup is a full of sweet and umami Thai flavors. It's completely plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
This Thai-Style Jackfruit Coconut Soup has the sweet, bright flavors of ginger, bell pepper, and Napa cabbage. A bit of lime juice adds some citrus zest. And coconut milk creates a deliciously creamy texture.
Traditionally, a soup like this would have chicken and mushrooms. I kept the mushrooms, using beautiful, tender shiitake mushrooms for umami flavor and meaty texture. I decided to use jackfruit as the 'substitute' for chicken to mimic the texture of meat.
Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that grows in Asia. It is a very common vegan meat replacer because when it's unripe it has a tough, meaty texture.
You'll often see jackfruit in vegan pulled pork recipes. It naturally separates into chunks which, when pulled or sliced, take on that fibrous texture associated with pulled pork.
Another reason jackfruit is commonly used in vegan recipes is because it doesn't have a strong flavor. This is perfect because we can use herbs and spices to flavor the jackfruit however we want. Or, like in this soup, the flavors of other ingredients in the dish can do all the talking while the jackfruit just provides that perfect texture.
Step 1. Add the vegetable stock to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Step 2. Add the ginger, garlic, liquid aminos, and sriracha. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 3. Stir in the jackfruit, cabbage, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Simmer 5 minutes, until the vegetables are starting to soften.
Step 4. Add the lime juice and coconut milk. Heat until the soup is warmed through. Enjoy!
Yes. Use regular non-dairy milk and stir in 2-4 tablespoons nut butter for some extra fat.
Yes - I love the flavor of the shiitakes in this soup, but regular button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms would work just fine.
Thank you God for this soup. Thank you for unique flavors and global cuisine. Amen.
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Thai-Style Jackfruit Coconut Soup is a full of sweet and umami Thai flavors. It's completely plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
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