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Thai Chicken Soup

Thai Chicken Soup

Warm up with a bowl of flavorful Thai Chicken Soup packed with creamy coconut milk, zesty lime, and aromatic spices. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cm fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
  • 1 liter chicken broth
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 2 breasts chicken, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cane sugar

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger, stirring frequently, and then stir in the red curry paste.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring well to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  5. Add the chicken slices and mushrooms to the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar; adjust seasoning as desired.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with Thai basil, chili slices, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 12mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. For a lighter soup, swap coconut milk with almond milk, or use tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian option. If you find the soup too spicy, reduce the amount of curry paste or add more coconut milk to mellow it out. Toasting the curry paste before adding the liquids enhances the flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
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