Thai Coconut Chicken and Shrimp Soup

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4.7

57 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    261 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Thai Coconut Chicken and Shrimp Soup

Thai Coconut Chicken and Shrimp Soup – the best soup you'll ever make in your kitchen. This soup is to-die-for, better than Thai takeout! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 14.5 oz (410g) chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 stalks lemongrass (white part only, pounded)
  • 2- inch (5cm) piece galangal sliced
  • 12 kaffir lime leaves bruised
  • 3 tablespoons Thai roasted chili paste nam prik pao
  • 1/2 lb (250g) skinless chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 1/2 lb (250g) Shrimp shelled and deveined, tail-on
  • 6 oz (175g) fresh white button mushrooms stems trimmed and quartered
  • 1 red chilies deseeded, cut into thick strips
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 big lime juiced
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Instructions

  1. Add the chicken broth and water to a pot over high heat. Then, add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and roasted chili paste to the broth and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, and red chili. Once the chicken and shrimp are cooked, add the fish sauce, coconut milk, and lime juice. Stir to combine well, then turn off the heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you can't find lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, just skip them. There are no real substitutes but your soup will not have the aromas imparted by these ingredients. You can buy Thai roasted chili paste online.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4people Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 128mg (43%) Sodium 1071mg (45%) Potassium 888mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 158IU (3%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 1071mg 45%
Potassium 888mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 158IU 3%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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