Thai Coconut Soup Tom Kha Kai
Indulge in the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine with Tom Kha Kai, a comforting coconut soup that perfectly balances tangy, spicy, and creamy notes. Made with a velvety base of coconut milk and chicken stock, this traditional Thai recipe is infused with the zesty essence of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves for an authentic taste experience. Tender slices of chicken breast, earthy white mushrooms, and fiery Thai bird’s eye chiles add depth and texture to the soup, while fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of palm sugar create a harmonious flavor profile. Garnished with vibrant cilantro and green onions, this quick 25-minute recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or an impressive starter. Learn how to make this irresistible Thai coconut soup and bring a taste of Thailand to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups coconut milk
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups chicken stock
- 2 lemongrass stalks, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6 slices galangal, thinly sliced
- 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 8 white mushrooms, halved
- 2 Thai bird's eye chiles, sliced
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp palm sugar
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a medium-sized soup pot, combine the coconut milk and chicken stock. Heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
Add the smashed lemongrass, sliced galangal, and torn kaffir lime leaves. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse the flavors into the broth.
Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the pot. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked through.
Stir in the halved mushrooms and sliced Thai bird's eye chiles. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
Season the soup with fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar. Stir well to combine and adjust to taste as needed.
Remove the lemongrass pieces, galangal slices, and kaffir lime leaves before serving, if preferred.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 47.4 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1259 mg | 27% | |
*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.
