Best 8 Thai Chicken And Coconut Milk Soup Recipes

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**Thai Chicken and Coconut Milk Soup: A Culinary Journey to Thailand**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with our authentic Thai Chicken and Coconut Milk Soup recipe. This delectable dish, known as Tom Kha Gai, is a harmonious blend of spicy, sour, and creamy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover the perfect balance of coconut milk's richness, the subtle heat of chili peppers, the tangy notes of lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, and the savory depth of chicken and mushrooms. This recipe offers two variations: a traditional method using fresh herbs and a simplified version with readily available ingredients, making it accessible to home cooks of all levels. Prepare to be transported to the bustling streets of Bangkok with this authentic Thai soup, perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive dinner party.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons green curry paste
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 15-ounce can coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce, plus more to taste
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
4 ounces thin rice noodles, broken into pieces
2 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), very thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and curry paste and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, coconut milk and fish sauce; cover and bring to a boil.
  • Add the bell peppers and noodles and simmer, uncovered, until the noodles are al dente, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer until just cooked through, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Add more fish sauce and lime juice, if desired.

THAI CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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A new Thai-style twist on basic chicken noodle soup using red curry, red bell peppers, coconut milk, and fresh basil. A fantastic flavor combination that whips up in just minutes.

Provided by Amy

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, shredded
½ onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
2 large chicken breasts, chopped in small pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces rice noodles, broken in half

Steps:

  • Heat a large stock pot over medium heat. Add oil, carrots, onion, and bell pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add chicken and mix well. Add garlic. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix in chicken broth, coconut milk, curry paste, salt, and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, about 5 minutes. Add noodles and allow soup to come to a boil again. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 3 minutes.
  • Cover the pot, remove from heat, and let sit just until noodles are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1681.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SPICY THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons red curry powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced Chinese or napa cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced fresh snow peas
Thinly sliced green onions
Lime wedges

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 CHICKEN AND COCONUT MILK SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups chicken stock
Zest of 3 large limes
Zest of 3 large lemons
6 heaping tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger root
3 hot green chiles, halved and seeded (preferably jalapeno)
3/4 cup chopped cilantro stems and roots, washed carefully
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, half-frozen
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Nam Pla, bottled Thai fish sauce
Finely chopped scallion and cilantro leaves, for garnish

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.

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP



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This easy, delicious Thai coconut chicken soup recipe is light and fragrant flavored with ginger, garlic, soy and lime.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 shallot (finely chopped )
3 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 tsp crushed ginger
4 cups chicken stock
400 g (14oz) coconut milk
1-2 tsp fish sauce (to taste )
2 tsp soy sauce
250 g (½lb) mushrooms (sliced)
500 g (1lb) chicken breasts (poached and shredded )
2 tsp lime juice
1 tsp salt
300 g (10oz) noodles
chilli (to serve)
coriander/cilantro (to serve )

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, add a few tablespoons of vegetable oil and cook the shallot, garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, coconut milk and a teaspoon or two fish sauce then bring to a simmer. Allow to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the slices mushrooms, shredded chicken, soy sauce and lime juice. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 10 minutes. Season to taste.
  • Cook the noodles according to package instructions then drain.
  • Place noodles in large serving bowls.
  • Ladle over the soup then garnish with fresh sliced chillies and cilantro/coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 824 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THAI-INSPIRED CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP



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This stellar soup is reviving and cozy, made in one pot, and ready in 30 minutes. It starts with ginger-scented chicken-cilantro meatballs that are browned, then simmered in a fragrant coconut milk broth that's inspired by tom kha gai, a Thai chicken-coconut soup seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, makrut lime leaves and chile. A heap of spinach is added for color and flavor, and a squeeze of lime adds brightness and punch. The soup is brothy, so serve it over rice or another grain to make it a full meal.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, poultry, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 jalapeño
2 pounds ground chicken
1 large bunch cilantro, leaves and stems finely chopped, a few whole leaves reserved for serving
3 tablespoons fish sauce
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable or coconut oil, plus more as needed
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
5 ounces baby spinach
1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
Steamed white or brown rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Using the small holes of a box grater, or a Microplane, grate the ginger, garlic and jalapeño (or finely chop them by hand). Transfer half to a large bowl and set the rest aside. To the large bowl, add the chicken, finely chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons fish sauce and 1 teaspoon salt. Use your hands or a fork to fully combine but do not overmix.
  • Use your hands or an ice cream scoop to form 2-inch meatballs (about 2 ounces each). In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs in a single layer and cook, flipping halfway through, until golden brown on two sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat, adding oil as needed.
  • Once all the meatballs are browned and out of the pot, if the oil is burned, wipe it out and add a bit more to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium, add the reserved ginger mixture and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, sugar and the remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and any juices from the plate, and simmer until the flavors come together and the meatballs are cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in the spinach and lime juice. Divide rice among bowls, then top with meatballs, broth and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

THAI CHICKEN-COCONUT SOUP



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Replacing full-fat coconut milk with a light version reduces fat, not flavor.

Provided by Georgia Downard

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Citrus     Ginger     Mushroom     Lunch     Coconut     Spinach     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Self     Quick and Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces cellophane noodles
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1-2 red Thai (or jalapeño) peppers, seeded and finely chopped (plus slices for garnish)
1 additional red Thai (or jalapeño) pepper slices for garnish
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon (or lime) juice
4 tablespoons Thai fish sauce, divided
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each), cut into 2 1/2-inch-long by 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 cup light coconut milk
2 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoon chopped cilantro (plus sprigs for garnish)
1 cilantro sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a bowl; add enough warm water to cover and let sit until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain. Combine broth, pepper, garlic, ginger, lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice and 3 tablespoon fish sauce in a medium saucepan. Season with salt. Bring to a simmer, add noodles and cook 3 minutes more. Using tongs, transfer noodles to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Add mushrooms to broth; season with salt, if desired; simmer 3 minutes more. Add chicken and coconut milk and simmer, stirring, until chicken is just cooked, about 3 minutes. Stir in spinach until it begins to wilt, about 1 minute. Add chopped cilantro and season with remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Using tongs, divide noodles among 4 bowls. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sprigs of cilantro and slices of pepper.

THE BEST THAI COCONUT SOUP



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Authentic, bold, and delicious Thai flavors make this soup irresistible! This is the best Thai coconut soup I've had. You won't be disappointed with this one! Serve over steamed rice.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 stalk lemon grass, minced
2 teaspoons red curry paste
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. Slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 579.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut vegetables or frozen stir-fry mix.
  • If you don't have lemongrass, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
  • For a spicier soup, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  • Serve over rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water.
  • For a creamier soup, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, basil, or mint.

Conclusion:

This Thai chicken and coconut milk soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is flavorful and creamy, with a hint of spice. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Thai chicken and coconut milk soup a try. You won't be disappointed.

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