Description
Indulge in a bowl of Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, where creamy coconut milk meets aromatic ginger and zesty lime. This comforting dish is not just easy to prepare, but also delivers a vibrant explosion of flavors, making it perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. With its visually stunning colors and delightful aroma, this soup will transport you to a tropical paradise with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- Sriracha sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping vegetables and dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté diced onions and grated ginger until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth while stirring gently.
- Stir in diced red bell pepper, fish sauce, and lime juice; let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in chopped cilantro and basil; adjust spice level with sriracha if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg