VIETNAMESE-STYLE CHICKEN CURRY SOUP

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I use Vietnamese-style curry powder found at Asian food stores (usually called 'cari'). If you can't find it, use Madras curry powder. I make mine soupy, but you can make a thick stew by reducing the amount of chicken broth and water by half. Serve with rice or French bread, or both.

Provided by shaggy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Curry Soup Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
1 onion, cut into chunks
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
⅛ cup thinly sliced fresh ginger root
1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 tablespoons curry powder
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 carrots, sliced diagonally
1 quart chicken broth
1 quart water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 kaffir lime leaves
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
8 small potatoes, quartered
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 bunch fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook chicken and onions in oil until onions are soft and translucent; remove onions and chicken from pot and set aside.
  • Saute shallots in pot for about 1 minute, then stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass and curry powder. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, then stir in bell pepper and carrots. Return chicken and onion to pot and stir in chicken broth, water and fish sauce. Season with lime leaves, bay leaf and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a boil and introduce potatoes. Return to a boil and pour in coconut milk. Reduce heat and simmer 40 to 60 minutes, until potatoes and chicken are tender. Garnish each dish with a sprig of fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 374.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Cleopatra
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Alexandre Gogitidze
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices and the tender chicken.


Ivan Gomez
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I love the rich, flavorful broth in this soup. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Muhammad Zarak
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This is one of my favorite soups. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Abdur rahman Rafi
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Dora Hernandez
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices and the tender chicken.


Dipesh Tamang
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I love the rich, flavorful broth in this soup. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Eclipse Afton
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This is one of my favorite soups. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Brennan Miller
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Racheal Ireri
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices and the tender chicken.


Khem raj Khadka
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I've been looking for a good Vietnamese curry soup recipe and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Mulwe Gift
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Koushik Raj
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This soup is amazing! I love the rich, flavorful broth and the tender chicken. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.