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Thai Chicken Soup

Thai Chicken Soup

Warm up with a flavorful Thai Chicken Soup with Basil and Lime. Easy to make, packed with bold spices, and perfect for cozy meals or dinner parties.
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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
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • lime wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife for slicing ingredients
  • Grater for ginger
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until translucent and slightly golden.
  2. Toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir together to release aromas.
  3. Stir in the red Thai curry paste and cook for another minute to intensify spice.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in the coconut milk.
  5. Add the chicken slices and mushrooms to the pot and simmer until chicken is fully cooked and mushrooms are tender, about 8–10 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat and stir in fresh basil leaves. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is very popular for its simplicity and irresistible taste. A dish that will showcase your cooking skills!
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