Thai Chicken Soup Recipe
A flavorful and aromatic Thai Chicken Soup featuring tender chicken breast simmered in creamy coconut milk, infused with fresh lemongrass, ginger, and a hint of lime, balanced by the umami of fish sauce and fresh vegetables.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Halal
Proteins
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
- 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, smashed lemongrass stalk, and sliced fresh ginger. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, allowing the flavors to infuse for about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken and vegetables: Add the diced chicken breast, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms into the simmering broth. Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Season the soup: Stir in the fish sauce and freshly squeezed lime juice to the pot, balancing the flavors to your taste.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves to enhance the aroma and add freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with thigh meat for a juicier texture.
- Adjust the amount of fish sauce and lime juice according to your preferred balance of salty and sour.
- For a spicier variation, add sliced fresh chili or chili paste.
- Remove the lemongrass stalk before serving to avoid a tough texture in the soup.
- This soup is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Thai chicken soup, coconut milk soup, lemongrass soup, ginger chicken soup, healthy Thai soup