Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, a comforting dish that combines creamy coconut milk with aromatic ginger and lemongrass. This delightful soup is perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, offering a taste of paradise with every spoonful. Easy to make and customizable with your preferred vegetables and spices, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup sliced shiitake or button mushrooms
- 2 chili peppers, sliced (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic, ginger, and chopped lemongrass in oil until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth; simmer gently to combine flavors.
- Stir in mushrooms and chili peppers; cook until mushrooms are soft.
- Before serving, stir in lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg