Spicy Thai-Inspired Coconut Soup

Dive into the bold, vibrant flavors of our Spicy Thai-Inspired Coconut Soup, a soul-soothing dish that's as warming as it is flavorful. This creamy soup combines the rich silkiness of coconut milk with the zesty punch of red curry paste, accented by aromatic garlic, ginger, and torn kaffir lime leaves for a fragrant Asian-inspired base. Tender slices of chicken and colorful vegetables like red bell peppers and mushrooms add heartiness, while fish sauce and lime juice deliver the perfect balance of savory and tangy. Topped with fresh cilantro, green onions, and optional Thai bird chili for extra heat, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 40 minutes and makes a satisfying meal for four. Whether you're craving something spicy, comforting, or exotically delicious, this Thai-inspired soup is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 units kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 units green onions, sliced
• 1 unit Thai bird chili, sliced (optional for extra heat)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the red curry paste, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the sliced chicken breast to the pot and cook until it's no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and torn kaffir lime leaves.

Step 5

Add the red bell pepper and mushrooms to the pot and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove the kaffir lime leaves and discard.

Step 7

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions. Add sliced Thai bird chili for extra heat if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2409.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1390.8

Total Fat 46.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 5776.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 52.0g
Protein 165.8g	0%

Vitamin D 18.5IU	0%
Calcium 289.3mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 3723.1mg	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: 29.5%

Protein: 47.3%

Carbs: 23.2%