Coconut Chicken Soup

Name: Coconut Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk; 2 lemon grass, chopped; 4 slices (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger; 5 makrut lime leaves, torn in half; 0.75 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 5 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 cup coconut milk; 0.5 cup lime juice; 1 teaspoon red curry paste; 0.25 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 15 green Thai chiles, crushed

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It is a northern Thai soup called Tom Khai Gai. Much of the flavor comes from the garnish that is added after it is cooked: the fresh lime, chiles, coriander leaves, and the roasted chili curry paste. This soup will have a bite to it no matter what you do, but you can modify the spiciness by changing the peppers and the amount of chili paste that you use.

Recipe by ellisreyes

Updated on September 12, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 cup coconut milk
2 lemon grass, chopped
4 slices (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
5 makrut lime leaves, torn in half
¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
5 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup coconut milk
½ cup lime juice
1 teaspoon red curry paste
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
15 green Thai chiles, crushed

Directions

Bring 1 cup coconut milk, lemon grass, ginger, and lime leaves to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the chicken, fish sauce, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until the chicken no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 cup coconut milk, and bring to a simmer, about 3 minutes.
Divide the lime juice and curry paste into 4 bowls. Pour soup into bowls, and garnish with cilantro and Thai chiles.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

436	Calories
26g	Fat
32g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 436
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 22g	109%
Cholesterol 49mg	16%
Sodium 1477mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 422mg	2,109%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 1222mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.