Description
A comforting and flavorful Easy Thai Chicken Soup loaded with fresh herbs, spices, and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 stalk lemongrass, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (cilantro and Thai basil), chopped
- 2 red chili peppers (or chili paste for spice)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Mince garlic and ginger, slice lemongrass, and chop mushrooms.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Brown the Chicken: Add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Broth and Coconut Milk: Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate Mushrooms and Seasonings: Add mushrooms, fish sauce, sugar, and red chili peppers. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Finish with Freshness: Stir in lime juice and fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve Warm: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish as desired.
Notes
Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less chili. This soup can be made vegetarian by using tofu and vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Thai soup, chicken soup, comfort food, easy recipes