Thai Coconut Chicken Soup Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    225 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup Recipe

Here is an authentic Thai coconut chicken soup with a typical balance of flavors found in many dishes of Southeast Asia.  My daughter who travels to Thailand often tells me that Thai food is about establishing a balance with all the flavors.  A balanced combination of salty, sweet, sour, bitter and some heat. This has lemon grass, ginger, and curry paste to bring on some of those flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 13.5 oz coconut milk (1 can)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tsp ginger minced
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 6-8 cremini mushrooms fresh, sliced
  • 3 tsp fish sauce (nam pla)
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 2 Tbsp lemongrass chopped
  • 1 Tbsp red curry paste
  • cup water
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Instructions

  1. In a non stick skillet place uncooked chicken, lemon grass, ginger, and curry paste. Cook on low until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Add ⅓ cup water when the chicken is almost done. Simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. Reserve the liquid from the cooking.
  2. In a soup pot place coconut milk, chicken broth, salt, cilantro, mushrooms, and fish sauce. Heat on medium for about 20 minutes. Add liquid in which chicken was cooked.
  3. Shred chicken and add to soup.
  4. Serve with a lime wedge if desired.

Notes

  • Frequently Asked Questions:
  • How long can I save this soup? You can store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
  • Can I freeze this soup? No, since this soup contains coconut milk it is best not to freeze because it will separate and will not be the same when defrosted and have the same texture when thawed. While it is safe to eat it may be a bit grainy and split when thawed. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 935mg (39%) Potassium 576mg (16%) Vitamin A 425IU (9%) Vitamin C 5.9mg (7%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 935mg 39%
Potassium 576mg 12%
Vitamin A 425IU 9%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

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

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