Description
A fragrant and flavorful Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 13.5 fluid ounces full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
- 5 slices fresh galangal or 2 slices fresh ginger
- 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 3 Thai bird’s eye chilies, lightly crushed, or to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 7 ounces oyster mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon palm sugar or light brown sugar
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Sliced red chili (optional)
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Combine chicken stock, coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, and garlic in a medium pot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and gently simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in mushrooms, tomato, and onion. Simmer for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar. Taste and balance the seasoning by adjusting lime juice for acidity, fish sauce for saltiness, or sugar for sweetness if needed.
- Remove from heat. Discard lemongrass, galangal slices, and kaffir lime leaves from the broth.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced red chili, and extra lime wedges as desired.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of Thai bird’s eye chilies.
- This soup can be served with rice or noodles for a heartier meal.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg