Description
This Easy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup recipe uses only 5 main ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It features a rich, creamy coconut milk base with tender chicken and aromatic Thai flavors like lemongrass, creating a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 stalks of lemongrass (or 2 tablespoons lemongrass paste)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breast into thin strips.
- Heat the Broth: In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add Lemongrass: If using stalks, bruise them gently with the back of a knife to release flavor, and add them to the broth.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the sliced chicken to the simmering broth. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Pour in Coconut Milk: Add the coconut milk to the pot and stir well. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season: Taste the soup and add salt or pepper as desired. If you need more flavor, you can add lime juice or fish sauce.
- Serve: Remove the lemongrass stalks (if used) and ladle the soup into bowls.
- Garnish: Top with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients like lemongrass and cilantro for the best flavor.
- Adjust spice levels by adding sliced chilies or sriracha.
- Add a splash of lime juice before serving for a refreshing taste.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or fish for a seafood version.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for extra nutrients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the soup for up to 3 months, omitting coconut milk before freezing and adding it back when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A