Description
Thai Chicken Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth that captures the essence of Thai cuisine. Featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy coconut broth infused with aromatic spices, this dish is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, its vibrant colors and delightful flavors make it a must-try recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 fresh lemongrass stalks, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add boneless chicken breasts to the pot and brown lightly on all sides (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in sliced red bell peppers and mushrooms; cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes).
- Add fish sauce and lime juice; simmer gently for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in chopped cilantro before serving hot with optional lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian version. For added spice, include chili peppers or serve with a side of spicy dipping sauce.