Best 7 Spicy Chicken Soup With Hints Of Lemongrass And Coconut Milk Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Spicy Chicken Soup, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your senses. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of spicy and aromatic ingredients, featuring tender chicken, vibrant lemongrass, and creamy coconut milk. Each spoonful promises a delightful dance of heat and coolness, with a hint of sourness and a refreshing touch of sweetness. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a dish to tantalize your taste buds, this spicy chicken soup is sure to satisfy. Our recipe provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process of creating this flavorful soup, ensuring you achieve the perfect balance of flavors. Additionally, we've included variations to suit different preferences, including a vegetarian option for those who prefer a meatless delight. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with our Spicy Chicken Soup!

Other than the main recipe, this article also includes three additional recipes that offer exciting variations on the classic dish:

1. **Chicken and Coconut Soup:** This recipe simplifies the soup by omitting the lemongrass and focuses on the harmonious blend of chicken and coconut milk. It's a great option for those who prefer a milder taste or have limited time for cooking.

2. **Spicy Lemongrass Soup with Tofu:** For a vegetarian twist, this recipe replaces the chicken with tofu, creating a flavorful and protein-rich soup. The lemongrass and chili peppers still shine through, delivering a vibrant and satisfying broth.

3. **Coconut Curry Chicken Soup:** This recipe adds a touch of warmth and complexity with the inclusion of curry paste. The coconut milk and lemongrass remain prominent players, but the curry adds an extra layer of depth and richness.

These variations cater to different dietary preferences and flavor preferences, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the goodness of spicy chicken soup. Whether you're a fan of bold flavors, a vegetarian seeking a hearty meal, or someone who loves the comforting warmth of curry, these recipes have something for everyone.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN IN LEMONGRASS COCONUT BROTH



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I made this soup after trying it at a Thai noodle house in my area. I just kept playing around with ingredients until I got something similar. I have the seasonings adjusted to my liking, however there is an adjustment guide in the footnotes if you would like a slightly different flavor. This soup is also good with rice or pasta, but ramen seems to be the favorite. You can use any flavor of ramen noodles.

Provided by QTSunDoll

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

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 fresh lemongrass stalk, outer leaves removed
2 quarts chicken stock
½ cup minced fresh ginger, divided
4 fresh kaffir lime leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Sriracha chile sauce
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips
½ cup fresh cilantro, bundled
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
6 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (exclude seasoning packets)
2 large carrots, shredded
1 cup chopped tomatoes
3 green onions, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mince the lower 2/3 of lemongrass stalk. Bruise the remaining upper portion of lemongrass stalk by hitting it with the back of a knife.
  • Pour chicken stock into a large pot; add minced lemongrass, bruised lemongrass stalk, 1/2 the ginger, lime leaves, garlic, and Sriracha sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer. Add chicken to simmering broth; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove lemongrass stalk and lime leaves using a slotted spoon; discard.
  • Place cilantro bundle in the broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, remaining ginger, brown sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce. Remove cilantro bundle using a slotted spoon; discard. Simmer broth, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add ramen and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain and portion noodles into serving bowls.
  • Mix carrots, tomatoes, and green onions into broth. Ladle broth over noodles; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 1646.4 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

TOM KA GAI (SPICY CHICKEN SOUP W/ COCONUT MILK)



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I tried many ways of making this delicious coconut / lemongrass soup, but in the end, I had two versions which I really liked and this was the favorite of the two. I grow most of the ingredients fresh in my yard which definitely adds to the great flavor. Most Thai markets also have these ingredients fresh too. Frozen Lemon Grass, kaffir lime leaves and galangal ginger taste good too if fresh cannot be found. I'd use frozen over freeze dried anytime. Also the ground lemon grass that comes in a tube in some grocery stores is not recommended for this recipe.

Provided by Ian Magary

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (32 ounce) box chicken stock, plus
1 (14 ounce) can chicken stock
2 whole stems lemongrass (cut into 1 inch pieces)
2 inches galangal ginger
3 kaffir lime leaves (or leaves from a citrus tree)
3/4 lb chicken (sliced into bite sized pieces)
1 (10 ounce) can straw mushrooms, or
1 (10 ounce) package fresh straw mushrooms
0.5 (8 ounce) package common mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons lime juice (or more to taste)
3 tablespoons fish sauce (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon sugar
3 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1/3-1/2 bunch cilantro
1 -2 green onion
1 tomatoes (halved and then quartered)
1/2 cup fresh coconut meat (from a young, green coconut)
2 -3 whole bruised Thai chiles
2 teaspoons red curry paste (more if you like it hot)

Steps:

  • Place the chicken stock (or broth) in a stockpot, add lemon grass, ginger and lime leaves. I recommend slicing the lime leaves along the veins almost to the midrib to allow for more flavor release. These kaffir lime leaves are used in the same fashion we season soups with bay leaves. Bring the broth to a slow boil over medium heat.
  • Add sliced chicken, mushrooms, water chestnuts, salt, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar, reserving more lime juice and fish sauce to add later to taste.
  • Cook slowly, uncovered for 10 - 15 minutes, then add coconut milk, cilantro, green onion, tomato, fresh coconut meat, bruised chilies, and red curry paste. Stirring frequently, bring almost to a boil, then remove from heat and serve if you are happy with the flavor of lime juice to fish sauce in conjunction with the other ingredients. Cook this soup gently to prevent the coconut milk from separating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1059.4, Fat 48, SaturatedFat 37.3, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 1896.3, Carbohydrate 138.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 116.8, Protein 24.5

SPICY CHICKEN SOUP WITH HINTS OF LEMONGRASS AND COCONUT MILK



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This is a delightful soup ,creamy with coconut milk and fragrant with the elusive flavor of lemongrass.I got hold of the recipe years ago from a thai lady who was offering cooking classes for the expat wives .Even my little one eats this without complaining.

Provided by Ozlem Altinok

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

400 g chicken breasts, sliced into strips seasoned with
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornflour
1 (400 g) can button mushrooms
1 cup good chicken stock
2 stalks lemongrass, sliced
3 kaffir lime leaves, shredded
1 large onion, sliced
1 (200 ml) can coconut milk, diluted to give 4 cups
6 birds eye chiles, bruised
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 -2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 sprig coriander leaves

Steps:

  • Place stock in a pot and add lemon grass,kaffir lime leaves,and onions.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat.
  • Add the mushrooms,chicken,lime juice,fish sauce,sugar and salt.
  • Cook slowly uncovered for 10 minutes then add coconut milk and chillies.
  • Bring to almost a boil,stirring frequently,then remove from heat and serve,garnishing with the coriander sprigs.

SPICY COCONUT SOUP



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, sliced lengthwise, cut into 6-inch lengths, and smashed
1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 medium Thai bird chile, Serrano, or jalapeno pepper, end trimmed, halved lengthwise, and seeded
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
7 ounces firm tofu, small dice
1 1/2 cups frozen or fresh baby peas
6 ounces snow peas
1/4 cup thinly sliced Thai basil leaves
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add lemongrass, ginger, and chile and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Carefully add stock, coconut milk, and sugar and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and add tofu, peas, and snow peas and cook until snow peas are cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in basil, lime juice, and fish sauce. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 755 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SPICY LEMONGRASS CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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I love this recipe during the cold months of the year. It evolved from a recipe torn out of a magazine and it changes a little bit every time I make it.

Provided by GourmetGradStudent

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, Minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot, Minced (About 1 Tbsp)
1 tablespoon garlic and red chile paste
2 stalks lemongrass, Peeled and Bruised
4 cups chicken stock
3 cups water
1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
3 ounces enoki mushrooms, cut into small pieces (optional)
1/3 lb angel hair pasta or 1/3 lb rice noodles
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 lime, juice of
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 red chili pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Prep all ingredients. This comes together quickly so it is nice to be fully prepped.
  • Heat oil in medium sized pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic, ginger, chili paste, and lemon grass. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes to bring out flavor. (It'll smell really yummy at this point!).
  • Add mushrooms and chicken and stir to coat for about 2 minutes. Don't brown them, you just want to let them soak in some of the flavor.
  • Add the chicken stock and water and bring to a boil.
  • Add the noodles and cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir in cilantro, oyster Sauce, lime juice, green onions, and red pepper.
  • Let stand for a few minutes then discard lemon grass.
  • Serve with siracha, lime wedges, and oyster sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 364.9, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 23.6

SPICY CHICKEN THAI SOUP



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Most of the ingredients for this Thai-inspired soup can be found in the supermarket. The red curry paste is spicy, but by controlling the amount of paste you add, you can tailor this to your own threshold of pain.

Provided by Chef John

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lemongrass stalks, bottom two-thirds of tender inner bulbs only, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (4 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered
2 teaspoons red curry paste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 lime, juiced
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 red onion, sliced
½ bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings

Steps:

  • Stir lemon grass, garlic, and ginger together in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Strain chicken broth and set aside. Discard lemon grass, garlic, and ginger.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; Stir in chicken; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice until combined. Stir in chicken broth and coconut milk; return to a simmer and cook on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Skim off any excess oil and fat that rises to the top and discard.
  • Stir red onion into the chicken mixture; cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add about 1/2 the cilantro.
  • Serve with plates of cilantro, lime wedges, and fresh sliced jalapenos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 44.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 28.9 g, Sodium 1207.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Ginger     Low Carb     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Coconut     Basil     Summer     Lemongrass     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 14-ounce cans light unsweetened coconut milk*
3 cups canned chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
6 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass*
1/4 cup fish sauce (nam pla)*
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 serrano chili, sliced into rounds
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce*
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
*Available at Asian markets and many supermarkets across the country.

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Add chicken; simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Mix in green onions, basil and lime juice..

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the lemongrass, ginger, and coconut milk.
  • If you don't have lemongrass, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of lemongrass paste or powder.
  • If you don't have coconut milk, you can substitute 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk.
  • If you like your soup spicy, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a few slices of fresh chili pepper.
  • Serve the soup with rice, noodles, or a side of bread.

Conclusion:

This spicy chicken soup with hints of lemongrass and coconut milk is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.

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