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Description
A creamy and flavorful soup inspired by the classic Thai Tom Kha Gai. This recipe features tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and rich coconut milk for a comforting and exotic meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and bruised
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add lemongrass, ginger, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Return chicken to the pot. Add mushrooms, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
- Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in cilantro and basil.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced red chili if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add more red curry paste or chili.
- If you don’t have fresh lemongrass, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried lemongrass.
- Adjust fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to your taste.
- You can substitute shrimp or tofu for chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, Tom Kha Gai, easy Thai soup, healthy coconut chicken soup, creamy Thai soup, Thai coconut milk soup, one pot Thai dinner, authentic Tom Kha Gai, quick Thai chicken soup