Description
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is a delightful blend of creamy coconut milk, tender chicken, and aromatic herbs, creating a comforting bowl of goodness that warms both the heart and soul. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this soup is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and easy preparation. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a spoonful of this culinary hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lemongrass stalks, pounded slightly
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- Juice of ½ lime
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chopped chicken to the pot and cook until it turns white on all sides, approximately 5 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; stir well. Let simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Add sliced red bell pepper and lemongrass stalks; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until veggies soften.
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and fresh basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg