Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this comforting Thai Chicken Soup. Tender chicken simmers in a rich coconut milk broth infused with lemongrass, ginger, and aromatic spices. This delightful soup is perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. Each spoonful offers a warm and satisfying embrace that will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Bangkok.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 inches fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 red chili peppers, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers & mushrooms)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic, ginger, and chopped lemongrass in oil until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and fish sauce; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add seasoned chicken pieces; cook until tender (10-12 minutes).
- Stir in coconut milk and mixed vegetables; simmer for another 5-7 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Just before serving, add fresh basil leaves and squeeze lime juice into the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg