Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Southeast Asia with our delectable coconut chicken soup recipes. Originating from Thailand, this dish, known as Tom Kha Gai, is a harmonious blend of creamy coconut milk, fragrant lemongrass, spicy chilies, and succulent chicken. Our collection features three variations of this classic soup, each offering unique culinary experiences.
The first recipe, Traditional Tom Kha Gai, remains faithful to the authentic Thai flavors, using fresh herbs and spices to create a well-balanced and aromatic broth. For those who prefer a milder heat, our Creamy Coconut Chicken Soup offers a delightful alternative, featuring a rich and velvety coconut broth with a hint of spice. And for a taste of fusion cuisine, our Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup combines the comforting flavors of chicken noodle soup with the exotic coconut milk, resulting in a hearty and satisfying dish. Whichever recipe you choose, you're in for a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand.
COCONUT CURRY SOUP WITH CHICKEN
The best curry soup with chicken and coconut!
Provided by NUSIA
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Curry Soup Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine water and chicken in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot, cut off meat from bones, and dice. Strain cooking broth through a sieve and set aside.
- Heat coconut oil in a separate pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and bell pepper; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cooked rice, brown sugar, curry paste, and diced chicken. Cook and stir until curry paste is completely incorporated, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in reserved chicken broth, coconut milk, and bouillon cubes. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors are well combined, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 553.3 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN SOUP
Similar to a Vietnamese pho rice noodle soup, this red curry soup packs big flavor and a bit of heat. The crisp raw vegetables help cool things down. -Monnie Norasing, Mansfield, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring coconut milk to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 3 cups. Stir in curry paste until completely dissolved., Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package directions., Add broth, brown sugar, fish sauce and garlic salt to curry mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken; heat through., Drain noodles; divide among 6 large soup bowls. Ladle soup over noodles; top servings with vegetables, basil and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 34g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SPICY THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP
For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one is my favorite! It's so easy, with just a touch of special Thai flavors. For an even richer flavor, try using whole coconut milk. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings (2 quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toss chicken with cornstarch. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pot., In same pan, saute onion, jalapeno and garlic in remaining oil over medium-high heat until onion is tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in seasonings, chili sauce, coconut milk and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes., Stir in cabbage, snow peas and chicken; cook, uncovered, just until cabbage is crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Serve with green onions and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the chicken stock: Place the chicken and vegetables in a large stockpot over medium heat. Pour in only enough cold water to cover (about 3 quarts); too much will make the broth taste weak. Toss in the thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns, and allow it to slowly come to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, partially covered, until the chicken is done. As it cooks, skim any impurities that rise to the surface; add a little more water if necessary to keep the chicken covered while simmering.
- Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting board. When its cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones; hand-shred the meat into a storage container.
- Carefully strain the stock through a fine sieve into another pot to remove the vegetable solids. Use the stock immediately or if you plan on storing it, place the pot in a sink full of ice water and stir to cool down the stock. Cover and refrigerate for up to one week or freeze. Makes: 2 quarts
- For the soup: Bring 4 cups of stock to a boil over medium heat in a soup pot. Add the lime leaves, chiles, garlic, ginger and lemongrass. Lower the heat to medium-low; cover the pot and gently simmer to let the spices infuse the broth, about 10 minutes.
- Uncover the pot and stir in the chicken, coconut milk, mushrooms, fish sauce, sugar and lime juice. Simmer to heat the chicken through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into a soup tureen or individual serving bowls. Garnish with the cilantro. Be careful to avoid chewing the lemongrass, ginger or lime leaves.
CHICKEN CURRY SOUP WITH COCONUT AND LIME
Chicken Curry Soup recipe with Coconut and Lime. Here, lime juice replaces the traditional lemongrass, which can be hard to find. The result is a quick, authentic-tasting Thai-style soup. If coconut milk is unavailable, substitute 1 3/4 cups half and half mixed with 3/4 teaspoon imitation coconut extract.
Provided by Sue Ellison
Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Lime Coconut Curry Bon Appétit Colorado
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth, coconut milk, curry powder and chili to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Mix in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer soup to bowl. Sprinkle green onion and cilantro over. Spoon rice into each bowl. Ladle soup over. Serve, passing lime wedges separately.
COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
This sweet, spicy and fragrant chicken soup, called curry mee, is a happy contrast of hot broth, springy noodles and a madness of garnishes. Coconut milk has a particular weighty creaminess, called lemak, that can make some curries and soups too rich. Here, a combination of coconut milk and half-and-half is used to balance the broth.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion, ginger and lemon grass and cook, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes. Do not brown; reduce heat if necessary. Add garlic and chili paste and stir until fragrant. Raise heat, add chicken and stir-fry one minute. Add curry powder and paprika and stir to coat. Then add coconut milk, half-and-half, chicken stock, turmeric, fish sauce, sugar and lime or curry leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook rice noodles in boiling water according to package directions (about 4 minutes). Rinse and drain.
- Taste broth and adjust seasonings with salt and sugar. Divide noodles into large soup bowls. Bring broth to a boil, then ladle over noodles. Top with bean sprouts, cilantro, scallions and fried shallots, if using. Pass limes and sambal at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 750, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 1381 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
THAI COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY SOUP
Chicken soup soothes the soul (not a scientific fact yet, but it may as well be). In this Thai version, we infuse the broth with coconut milk, fragrant curry paste, fresh ginger, and cilantro to wake up the senses. If you're looking to clear congestion, add a few slices of fresh jalapeno to the stock mixture while it simmers. Remember to saute the chicken just until no longer pink, otherwise the pieces may become tough in the finished soup.
Provided by Doug Mella
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Curry Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add minced ginger and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add stock, coconut milk, water, ginger piece, lime juice, and 1/4 cup cilantro stems. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Discard ginger piece. Stir in snow peas and noodles. Cook until noodles are tender, about 3 minutes. Top with cilantro sprigs and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 244.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
THAI CHICKEN AND COCONUT MILK SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the chicken stock in a heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Add the lime peel, lemon peel, ginger root, green chiles, and the cilantro stems and roots. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and cook until reduced to 3 cups. Press occasionally on the solids with a wooden spoon to release flavor. Working with a sharp knife, cut the chicken breasts into broad slices, as thin as possible. Salt lightly, and reserve in refrigerator. When broth is reduced, strain into a measuring cup. Press on the solids in the strainer with a wooden spoon. Place the coconut milk in the soup pot over medium heat. Slowly stir in the reduced broth. Warm rapidly but do not allow to boil (otherwise the coconut milk will separate). When the soup is just below the boiling point, add the chicken slices. Remove from heat after 30 seconds (or when the chicken is just cooked through). Just before serving, mix together the lime juice and sugar in a small bowl. Blend in the fish sauce. Pour mixture into hot soup, season to taste and garnish soup with a little bit of chopped scallion and cilantro leaves. Yield: 6 first-course servings.
- Optional step: If your soup has curdled a bit, or if you'd like a fluffier texture in the soup, before you add the chicken, place the soup in a blender at high speed for 30 seconds. Then return to pot, add chicken and proceed as before. As an appetizer: Looks lovely served individually in six wide, shallow soup bowls. Great starter for many kinds of meals, not just Thai. As a main course: By doubling the amount of chicken and keeping the same amount of liquid, you convert this soup practically into a stew. The six wide, shallow bowls still work well; place a half-cup of steamed white rice to one side in each bowl, then divide the soup/stew among the bowls. Serve a tomato salad on the side that has been dressed with lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and topped with chopped peanuts and minced cilantro. If you can get the Thai ingredients: for the lime and lemon peel, substitute 3/8 cup Keffir lime leaves, 2 lemon grass stalks chopped, 3 thick slices dried galanga root.
COCONUT-LIME CHICKEN CURRY SOUP
I created this chicken recipe to replicate the flavors of my favorite curry dish-slightly sweet with just the right amount of spicy heat. When served with a garnish of green onions and toasted coconut, the soup makes the perfect cold-weather meal. -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h30m
Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the first 9 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in chicken. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Skim fat; stir in cooked rice. Cook, covered, on low 15-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle servings with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
COCONUT-LIME SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND RICE NOODLES
This soup has everything you could wish for in a family-friendly dinner recipe-it's tasty, has vegetables, is easy to make, and it's quick to prepare (only 40 minutes, start to finish).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except noodles in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; when cool enough to handle, shred meat from bones and discard bones. Add meat to soup.
- Cook noodles according to package directions, then add to soup. Add more fish sauce, if desired, and serve with lime halves for squeezing.
CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY SOUP - A.K.A. EASY MULLIGATAWNY!
This is my absolute favorite soup of all time. I've made it for friends and family from Europe to the Caribbean, haven't met anyone who could pass it up! This recipe is based on a soup I tried at an Indian restaurant in Montreal about 5 years back. It was soooo delicious and creamy. I have no idea how they made theirs, but my take is really, really close and super easy.
Provided by MTLcook
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot add water, chicken stock cubes, salt pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add chicken, reduce to medium heat. Let simmer about 10 minutes.
- Add potatoes, carrots, onions. Let simmer about 20 minutes.
- Add curry powder, ginger, garlic, salt & pepper. Reduce to low heat. Let simmer about 10 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are fully tender, remove from heat and add coconut milk.
- Puree with hand blender.
- Serve with Basmati rice and enjoy!
- *** Notes: 1. Try not to substitute the fresh ginger or garlic for powdered or paste. This will really alter the overall taste (and not in a good way.). 2. Shake the can of coconut milk before using. Most of the coconut flavor is in the bits that settle at the bottom of the can. 3. You can add chilli powder to make this spicier. It really depends on how hot the curry powder you use is. I usually use a blend of very hot Madras curry powder and very mild Caribbean curry powder.
TOM KHA KAI - THAI COCONUT/CHICKEN SOUP
When my family visited Thailand a few years ago I fell in love with this soup. This is an adaptation from a recipe in the Amazing Tastes of Thailand booklet put out by the Thailand Tourism Authority.
Provided by Carolyn Haas
Categories Chicken Soups
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Cut lower portion of lemon grass into 1 inch lengths and crush. Tear kaffir lime leaves in half. Combine half the coconut milk with the broth, galangal, lemon grass and lime leaves in a large saucepan and heat to boiling.
- 2. Add the chicken, fish sauce and sugar. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked, then add remaining coconut milk.
- 3. Heat just to boiling, add chili paste and lime juice, stir until blended. Garnish with cilantro leaves and crushed chili peppers.
- 4. NOTE: The galangal and lemon grass are for flavoring, not to eat! When I can't get fresh kaffir lime leaves at my local Asian market, I substitute kaffir lime powder. Fresh leaves, lemon grass and galangal can all be successfully frozen. I've also used minced lemon grass in a tube from the produce section. Powdered galangal is available, too. Fresh is better, of course!
OPRAH'S THAI CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY SOUP
Not your average chicken soup, this Thai-inspired take gets spiced up with fresh garlic, ginger, green curry, coriander, cumin, cilantro, shallots and jalapeños, if you please. Courtesy Rori Trovato
Provided by Sayster
Categories Thai
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large heavy-bottom pot over high heat, combine chicken stock, garlic, ginger, curry paste, coriander, cumin, peppercorns and cilantro.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
- Strain broth over a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids.
- Return broth to pot; add coconut milk, shallots, mushrooms and chicken.
- Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar and jalapeño, if desired; stir until sugar is dissolved, then add mixture to soup.
- Garnish with tomato, coconut shavings and cilantro; serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 1102.1, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 17.6
OUR FAVORITE CHICKEN AND COCONUT SOUP - THAI STYLE
My husband and I love Tom Kha Gai and have tried it at many Thai restaurants. We prefer Thai soup that we can distinctly taste spicy, sour, and sweet flavors. After many attempts, I think that I've finally come up with a really good recipe. I started with a recipe from the "The Best Recipe, Soups and Stews" cookbook and then modified it so that the flavor and ingredients closely match that of a soup that our favorite Thai restaurant serves. Now we can have delicious Tom Kha Gai without having to go out to eat. Part of the uniqueness of this recipe is that the ginger and lemon grass are finely minced as opposed to being left whole as in traditional Thai soup. The good thing about this is that you don't have to "fish out" ingredients while eating the soup.
Provided by beckas
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large stock pot Add the lemon grass, ginger, garlic, and onion and stir fry for about one minute.
- Add the curry paste and Tom Kha soup mix paste and stir fry for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken stock, fish sauce, and sugar and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Slice the baby corn vertically into four pieces so that the corn resembles small strips.
- Add the corn to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, tomato, lime juice, hot sauce, and pepper flakes.
- Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Taste the soup and add more sugar, lime juice, or hot sauce, depending on your taste.
- I usually add one more TBS of sugar.
- Serve the soup garnished with cilantro leaves.
- Note: If you have leftovers, the coconut milk will separate from the chicken broth when chilled.
- Simply warm the soup back up and stir to blend.
TOM KHA GAI (CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP)
This silky, aromatic soup is a complete meal in a bowl.
Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Mushroom Dinner Lunch Coconut Lemongrass Simmer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Using the back of a knife, lightly smash lemongrass and ginger; cut lemongrass into 4" pieces. Bring lemongrass, ginger, lime leaves, and broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors are melded, 8-10 minutes. Strain broth into clean saucepan; discard solids.
- Add chicken and return to a boil. Reduce heat, add mushrooms, and simmer, skimming occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are soft, 20-25 minutes. Mix in coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar.
- Divide soup among bowls. Serve with chili oil, cilantro, and lime wedges.
CHICKEN CURRY SOUP WITH COCONUT AND LIME
Anything with coconut and lime just takes me right back to the tropics. I love this soup. It's actually a Thai recipe and is very easy and quick create. Plus, I usually have these ingredients on hand anyway, so it is also inexpensive. Enjoy.
Provided by Normaone
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth, coconut milk, curry powder and chili to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide rice between 4 bowls.
- Ladle soup over rice.
- Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro.
- Pass lime wedges separately.
- Serve.
CURRIED CHICKEN COCONUT NOODLE SOUP
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan cook the garlic in the vegetable oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is fragrant, add the curry powder, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, the coconut milk, the water, the lemongrass, the gingerroot, and the peppercorns and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the chicken and poach it at a bare simmer for 20 minutes, or until it is cooked through. Transfer the chicken with a slotted spoon to a bowl and let it cool, keeping the poaching mixture warm.
- While the chicken is cooling, in a large bowl soak the noodles in warm water to cover for 5 minutes, drain them, and in a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook them for 5 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander, rinse them under cold water, and drain them well.
- Discard the skin and bones from the chicken, shred the meat, and stir it into the poaching mixture with the lime juice and the fish sauce. Cook the soup over moderate heat, stirring, until it is hot, divide the noodles among 6 to 8 bowls, and ladle the soup over them. Sprinkle the soup with the coriander and drizzle it with the chili oil.
MANGO & COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP
I love preparing dinner in a slow cooker because it's "carefree cooking." This chicken dish uses ingredients that I love, such as coconut milk, edamame and fresh ginger. The Asian-style entree is perfect for a potluck party. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil in batches. Transfer chicken and drippings to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the corn, spinach, edamame and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, salsa and ginger; pour over vegetables., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken; cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; cut or shred meat into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to slow cooker., Just before serving, stir in mango and lime juice. Sprinkle servings with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CREAMY CARIBBEAN CHICKEN & COCONUT SOUP
Make and share this Creamy Caribbean Chicken & Coconut Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SolightlyUK
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Trim the spring onions and thinly slice.
- Peel the garlic and finely chop.
- Cut off the top from the chilli, slit down the side and remove seeds and membrane, then finely chop.
- Heat a large wok, add the oil and when hot, add the spring onions, garlic and chilli and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until the onion has softened.
- Stir in the turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
- Blend the coconut milk with the chicken stock until smooth, the pour into the wok.
- Add the pasta or spaghetti with the lemon slices and bring to the boil.
- Simmer, half-covered, for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lemon slices and add the chicken.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
- Stir in the chopped coriander and ladle into heated bowls.
- Garnish with sprigs of fresh coriander and serve immediately.
COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP
It is a northern Thai soup called Tom Khai Gai. Much of the flavor comes from the garnish that is added after it is cooked: the fresh lime, chiles, coriander leaves, and the roasted chili curry paste. This soup will have a bite to it no matter what you do, but you can modify the spiciness by changing the peppers and the amount of chili paste that you use.
Provided by ellisreyes
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring 1 cup coconut milk, lemon grass, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the chicken, fish sauce, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until the chicken no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 cup coconut milk, and bring to a simmer, about 3 minutes.
- Divide the lime juice and curry paste into 4 bowls. Pour soup into bowls, and garnish with cilantro and Thai chiles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 1476.6 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For the best flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs. The bones and skin will add richness and flavor to the soup.
- Use fresh coconut milk: Canned coconut milk is a good option, but fresh coconut milk will give your soup a more authentic flavor. To make fresh coconut milk, simply blend together 2 cups of shredded coconut with 2 cups of water until smooth. Then, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth-lined colander.
- Add some spice: If you like your soup spicy, add a teaspoon or two of red pepper flakes or curry powder. You can also add some chopped jalapeños or serrano peppers.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Coconut chicken soup is delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as rice, noodles, vegetables, or herbs. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt for a creamy finish.
Conclusion:
Coconut chicken soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The creamy coconut milk and tender chicken make this soup a comforting and satisfying meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious bowl of coconut chicken soup that your family and friends will love.
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