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Thai Coconut Chicken Soup


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 days ahead. store in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring frequently to prevent separation. add fresh lime juice just before serving 1x

Description

A delicious and easy recipe for Thai coconut chicken soup that you’ll love making at home.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Sliced jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep ingredients: Chop chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and mince the fresh ginger finely
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in large pot over medium heat, add minced ginger and cook until fragrant (1 minute)
  3. Cook chicken: Add chicken pieces and Thai red curry paste, stir for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through
  4. Add liquids: Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, stir well and bring to gentle simmer
  5. Finish and serve: Squeeze in fresh lime juice, adjust seasoning, serve hot with cilantro and jalapeños

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest texture and most authentic flavor profile
  • Don’t skip sautéing the ginger first – this step releases essential oils that enhance the entire soup
  • Chicken thighs are preferred over breasts because they remain tender and add more flavor to the broth
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring frequently to prevent separation
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 385 calories
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

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