Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, a delightful blend of rich coconut milk, tender chicken, and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, this soup is a culinary hug in a bowl that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 Thai bird's eye chilies (or to taste)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (variety of colors)
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice vegetables.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken & lemongrass: Stir in chicken pieces and chopped lemongrass; cook until chicken is white on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk & broth: Slowly add coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Toss in veggies & spices: Add sliced bell peppers, carrots, and chilies; simmer for about 10 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Squeeze lime & serve hot: Stir in fresh lime juice and cilantro just before serving; ladle soup into bowls and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg