Description
Steaming bowls of easy thai chicken soup transport taste buds to Southeast Asian comfort. Fragrant lemongrass, ginger, and coconut milk create a soul-warming experience that welcomes you into a delightful culinary journey of pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (0.45 kg) chicken breast, cooked and shredded
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz / 414 ml) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Create a flavor foundation by gently sweating aromatics – onion, garlic, and ginger – in olive oil until they release their enticing fragrance and become translucent.
- Introduce red curry paste to the pot, allowing its complex spices to bloom and intensify for a brief moment.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, whisking to create a harmonious, creamy liquid base that will serve as the soup’s backbone.
- Incorporate shredded chicken, sliced red bell peppers, and earthy mushrooms into the simmering liquid, letting them meld together and absorb the vibrant flavors.
- Enhance the soup’s depth by adding fish sauce for umami, bright lime juice for acidity, and a touch of brown sugar to balance the savory notes.
- Gently fold in fresh spinach or kale, allowing the greens to wilt and soften while maintaining their vibrant color and nutritional integrity.
- Ladle the aromatic soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and accompanying lime wedges for a final burst of freshness.
Notes
- Boost flavor intensity by toasting curry paste briefly before adding liquids, which helps release deeper aromatic compounds.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or tempeh for vegetarian and flexitarian diets.
- Control spice levels by gradually adding curry paste, tasting as you go to prevent overwhelming heat for sensitive palates.
- Enhance soup’s nutritional profile by incorporating additional vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or cauliflower for extra vitamins and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg