Spicy Chicken Soup With Hints Of Lemongrass And Coconut Milk Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, aromatic Thai chicken soup! Fragrant lemongrass and zesty lime combine with rich coconut milk and a touch of spice for a flavor explosion. This family-friendly recipe, passed down from a Thai cooking class, is guaranteed to be a new favorite. Easy to make and bursting with authentic Thai flavors, it's the perfect weeknight meal or impressive dinner party starter.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 374.2 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 5.0 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Chicken Soup With Hints Of Lemongrass And Coconut Milk

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How to Make Spicy Chicken Soup With Hints Of Lemongrass And Coconut Milk

  1. Place 6 cups of chicken stock in a large pot. Add 2 stalks of lemongrass (bruised), 4 kaffir lime leaves, and 1 medium onion (chopped).
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add 8 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced), 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces), 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and salt to taste.
  4. Continue to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Then, stir in 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk and 2-3 Thai red chilies (finely chopped or to taste).
  5. Bring almost to a boil, stirring frequently, to avoid scorching. Remove from heat and let the flavors meld for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander sprigs (about 1/4 cup, chopped).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

80 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

63g

Carbs

6g