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Tom Kha Gai Soup
This fragrant Tom Kha Gai Soup combines creamy coconut milk, chicken, and a blend of lemongrass, ginger, and lime for a truly special dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 182 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 inches fresh ginger sliced
- 2 stalks lemongrass bottom part only, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 kaffir lime leaves or zest of 1 lime
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 1/4 cups mushrooms sliced
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1-2 Thai chilies or 1 jalapeño pepper sliced (optional)
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk 13.5 ounces
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, sliced ginger, lemongrass pieces, and kaffir lime leaves (or lime zest). Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, sliced mushrooms, onion, and Thai chilies to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for another 5 minutes. Do not let the soup boil.
- Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1188mg
(50%)
Potassium
732mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
72IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1188mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.