Description
Thai Chicken Soup is a delightful, aromatic dish that combines the flavors of lemongrass, ginger, and creamy coconut milk. Perfect for cozy nights or when you need a comforting bowl of warmth, this soup is easy to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike. Each spoonful transports you to Thailand with its vibrant flavors and heartwarming essence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 kaffir lime leaves (fresh or dried)
- 1 tsp sugar (brown recommended)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp chili paste (adjust for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; mince garlic and ginger.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Cook chicken: Add chicken pieces and cook until white throughout (5-7 minutes).
- Add liquids: Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; add lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Enhance flavors: Stir in sugar and chili paste; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Finish with lime: Remove from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg