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Delicious bowl of Easy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup with aromatic herbs and spices.

Easy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

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A comforting and flavorful Thai soup made with creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices, perfect for a cozy night in.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lb chicken, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp galangal root (or fresh ginger)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
  • 1-2 Thai chilies (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine coconut milk, chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Stir in fish sauce, galangal, mushrooms, and lime leaves, if using.
  4. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Stir in lime juice, and add chilies if you prefer more heat.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth instead.

  • Author: Sam Razal
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg