Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup - Food Gardening Network

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 lemongrass stalk, halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 2 (12-ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves