Description
Easy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is a comforting and aromatic dish that warms the soul while tantalizing your taste buds. This quick and simple recipe combines tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, zesty lime, and fragrant herbs, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Ready in just 35 minutes, indulge in this flavorful soup garnished with fresh cilantro or green onions for an extra touch of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing the vegetables thinly.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Saut? minced garlic (optional), grated ginger, and chopped lemongrass until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth; stir in the red curry paste. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer.
- Incorporate the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms; simmer for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lime juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg