Lea's Tom Ka Kai Soup

Discover the rich and aromatic world of Thai cuisine with Lea's Tom Ka Kai Soup, a creamy coconut-based soup that's bursting with vibrant flavors and soothing warmth. This authentic recipe features tender slices of chicken breast, earthy mushrooms, and the bold, aromatic trio of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Infused with a perfectly balanced blend of fish sauce, lime juice, and a hint of palm sugar, this soup delivers the ideal harmony of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet notes. Finished with a touch of red chili heat and garnished with fresh cilantro and spring onions, this restaurant-quality dish is quick to prepare, coming together in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a light starter or a comforting main course, Lea's Tom Ka Kai Soup is a must-try for fans of Thai flavors and creamy, soul-warming soups.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 800 ml Coconut milk
• 400 ml Chicken stock
• 2 Lemongrass stalks, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 5 slices Galangal, thinly sliced
• 4 Kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 200 g Fresh mushrooms (e.g. straw mushrooms or button mushrooms), sliced
• 3 tbsp Fish sauce
• 3 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Palm sugar or brown sugar
• 2 Fresh red chilies, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 2 Spring onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine coconut milk and chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the bruised lemongrass, sliced galangal, and torn kaffir lime leaves to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

Step 3

Add the sliced chicken breast to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 4

Stir in the sliced mushrooms and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.

Step 5

Season the soup with fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar. Adjust the seasoning to taste, balancing the salty, sour, and slightly sweet notes.

Step 6

Add the sliced red chilies for a touch of heat. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the pot from heat. Discard the lemongrass pieces, galangal slices, and kaffir lime leaves before serving, if desired.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced spring onions.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy the aromatic and creamy flavors of Lea's Tom Ka Kai Soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2217.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1423.4

Total Fat 24.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 449mg	0%
Sodium 4449.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 116.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 81.8g
Protein 181.7g	0%

Vitamin D 79IU	0%
Calcium 227.4mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 3689.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.8%

Protein: 51.3%

Carbs: 32.9%