7-Ingredient Coconut Curry Seafood Soup [gluten-free + oil-free]
This delicious, exotically flavored recipe combines all that you love about soup with the unique taste of curry. Inspired by travels in Southeast Asia, 7-Ingredient Coconut Curry Seafood Soup is easy-to-make and gluten-free. Packed with veggies, lean protein, and bold flavors of ginger, curry, and coconut, too!Â
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From the amazingly flavorful braised meat dishes and street noodles to lots of stir-fried rice and paellas! I loved it all. But of course, being the seafood lover that I am, the fresh fish dishes stole my heart. Grilled, fried, marinated, even raw! I ate it all and it was all so good. Some of the best seafood I’ve ever had in my life actually. One dish in particular that we had from a little hole-in-the wall cafe one day for lunch really stuck with me though.
It was an creamy, rich, aromatic seafood curry and it could not have been any more delicious! Today, I am recreating that memorable dish for you…with a few minor changes! :)
Now, I know what you’re thinking. Curry is usually associated with Indian cuisine, right? Yes. But that doesn’t mean it hasn’t infiltrated other parts of the world. In fact, the Philippines are known as the melting pot of Asia specifically for that reason. Their cuisine draws inspiration and roots from a number of surrounding cultures and countries like Indian, Japan, Malaysia, China, and Spain!
At some point curry spices (probably through the spice trade!) made their way into the Filipino cuisine, and the rest is history! Of course, the Filipinos (being as creative as they are!) made it their own and adapted traditional Indian usage of curry to their own unique dishes.
Whereas Indian curry uses traditional curry powder (the bright yellow-orange spice you’re used to seeing in stores) that combines coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek and chili peppers, Filipino curry incorporates curry pastes and fresh herbs to flavor their dishes. Curry powder is used sparingly and the curry flavor instead comes from things like red chile paste, ginger, garlic, and basil.
One thing that both curry varieties have in common, however? Their use of coconut! Cream, milk, powder, flakes, shreds. You name it…the rich, creamy, sweet coconut flavor is present in most chicken or seafood curries whether you’re
in India or the Philippines. Something my tastebuds are very happy about.
My recipe includes all I loved about that original seafood curry (the prominent coconut flavor, bold spices, salty seafood, and rich broth) with a few fun twists that make it super easy to recreate at home. In fact, it’s only got 7 ingredients! Curry doesn’t get simpler than that.
Print7 Ingredient Coconut Curry Seafood Soup [gluten-free and oil-free]
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soups & Stews
Ingredients
- 1 6oz can of clams, drained
- 1 6oz can of salad shrimp, drained
- 32 oz low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 package of frozen stir-fry veggies
- 2 tbsp coconut milk powder
- 1 tbsp thai red curry paste
- 1 tsp dried ginger powder
Instructions
- Simmer all ingredients in a soup pot for 25 minutes. Serve with minced cilantro, crushed roasted peanuts, and shredded coconut.


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What’s the most memorable meal you’ve ever had?
Do you like curry?
What’s your favorite cuisine from around the world?
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seafood is the best, especially in europe! This soup looks incredible, love the sound of these flavors!
Me too!!They all pair so well together!!!
Ooh wow, I didn’t know that Filipino curry was so different; it looks absolutely delicious. I might even put this over rice.
YES! Putting this over rice would be a GREAT idea!
Interesting combo of ingredients. I think my boys would love it
Certainly!!! So much flavor!!
i’m obsesssedddd with curries, especially the East Asian kind. This looks so delicious, This soup would be perfect for when it starts to get a bit colder… which was like, this morning :( :(
Pinning it! xx
YES perfect for fall!
This recipe made me realise that I don’t think I’ve ever used seafood in a soup before! That’s got to change!
I’m definitely an Italian cuisine loving girl! Closely followed by Greek and Mediterranean cuisines!
Oh yes!!! Italian is a fave of mine as well!
Kaila, this sounds so delish! I am gearing up our soup menu for the fall and winter, it is coming sooner than I would like! But I am going to be prepared this year, especially with soups that I can add to my slow cooker.
I love all the flavors in this soup, I’ve never made a curry soup, but the seafood twist sounds irresistible! Pinning, Yumming and Stumbling! I will be making this! And it’s already gluten free, so I am extremely thankful! No changing needed!
Thanks Nikki! This soup is one of my all time favorites I’ve ever made! I think you’ll really enjoy it!!!
It looks so rich and delicious! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!
Thanks Helen!
This is totally my kind of soup- what a delicious flavor combo!
Thanks Jessy!
Love curry…and coconut…and seafood! Looks amazing :)
Me too! Thanks for checking it out!!
Hi Kaila,
This recipe sounds delicious, healthy and easy to make, Would really taste good on a cool day in Autumn. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
Thank you!!
This soup sounds so great and easy! You should check out my recipe for Butternut Squash Curried Seafood Stew! It is fantastic!
Thank you! Sounds good!
Mmmm! Your recipe has my name written all over it! Can’t wait to try this one! Thanks.
Thank you! Enjoy!!
This sounds absolutely delish! Love your photos, so clean and fresh!
Thank you so much Petra!
Wow! Looks amazing and love the simplicity of the dish! Coconut is the best. I’m a new blogger and just found your blog through the Real Food Fridays link-up – I love your motto and site! :)
Thank you so much for stopping by Clover!!
This sounds really really good! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday.
Thanks Emily!
This sounds delicious, Kaila! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Allergy Free Thursdays! It was the most popular link from last week’s party, so we’re all going to be featuring it this week! :)
YAY!!! Thank you so much!! Can’t wait!!
Not much I like better than a great bowl of soup & I love the depth this has! Thanks for sharing with us at #FoodieFriDIY – come back again soon! Off to do some sharing of your yummy recipe!
Thanks for hosting!!
I love this recipe, such a great combination of flavours, and it’s healthy too! I’ve had a look at some of your other recipes and really liked them for their creativity and the healthy component:)
Thanks so much Monika! Enjoy it!
This is really helpful! I’ll be sure to share it with others.
Enjoy!!