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Thai Chicken Soup

Thai Chicken Soup

Warm up with this flavorful Thai Chicken Soup recipe. Packed with creamy coconut milk and bold spices, it’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Discover your new favorite soup today!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion finely sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cm fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1 liter chicken broth
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 2 unit chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shiitake or button mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nuoc-mam)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cane sugar
  • q.s. Thai basil leaves for garnish
  • q.s. fresh red chili slices for garnish
  • q.s. lime wedges for garnish
  • q.s. chopped cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Grater or microplane
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced onion and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  4. Add Thai red curry paste and stir for 1-2 minutes to release essential oils.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, bringing to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  6. Add sliced chicken and mushrooms to the broth and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and cane sugar, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with Thai basil, red chili slices, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for those chilly nights or when you crave something hearty and comforting. Adjust the spice level to your preference and enjoy!
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