Classic Chicken and Coconut Soup
Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of Southeast Asia with this Classic Chicken and Coconut Soup, a comforting bowl bursting with bold and balanced tastes. This Thai-inspired dish combines tender slices of chicken breast with creamy coconut milk, earthy mushrooms, and a fragrant infusion of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. A perfect harmony of salty, sour, spicy, and sweet is achieved with the addition of fish sauce, lime juice, Thai red chilies, and a touch of brown sugar. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vibrant, one-pot recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or an exotic starter for special gatherings. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this soup is a flavorful celebration of Thai cuisine that will leave your taste buds craving more. Perfect for fans of authentic chicken coconut soup, easy Thai recipes, or warming soup dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken breast (boneless, skinless), thinly sliced
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 2 lemongrass stalk, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 20 g galangal or ginger, thinly sliced
- 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 150 g button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 Thai red chili, finely sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and allow the flavors to infuse for 5 minutes.
Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the pot and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked through.
Stir in the coconut milk and bring the soup back to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil, as this can cause the coconut milk to separate.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, Thai red chili, brown sugar, and salt. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed for a balance of salty, sour, spicy, and sweet.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 6352 mg | 276% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 107.5 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2339 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
