Chicken Coconut Soup
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Southeast Asia with this vibrant and aromatic Chicken Coconut Soup. Infused with the rich creaminess of coconut milk and the fragrant zest of lemongrass, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves, this Thai-inspired soup offers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors. Tender slices of chicken breast and earthy mushrooms are simmered in a delicate blend of chicken broth and coconut milk, elevated with a finishing touch of fish sauce and lime juice. Garnished with fresh coriander, green onions, and red chili slices, this one-pot comfort dish is as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 piece lemongrass stalk
- 5 leaves kefir lime leaves
- 1 large red chili
- 200 grams mushrooms
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breast into thin slices and set aside.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice the ginger. Trim and bruise the lemongrass to release its fragrance.
Step 3
Thinly slice the mushrooms, green onions, and red chili. Set these aside for later use.
Step 4
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth and coconut milk. Add the ginger slices, lemongrass, and kefir lime leaves to the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 5
Once simmering, add the chicken slices to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 6
Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and salt. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until mushrooms are tender.
Step 7
Remove the lemongrass pieces. Adjust seasoning to taste with additional fish sauce, lime juice, or salt as desired.
Step 8
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions, coriander leaves, and thin slices of red chili.
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1864.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1273.7 |
| Total Fat 27.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g | |
| Cholesterol 425mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6793.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 79.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 38.6g | |
| Protein 173.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 25IU | 0% |
| Calcium 251.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3423.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories