Best 5 Thai Style Chicken Soup Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with an aromatic journey to Thailand through this collection of authentic Thai-style chicken soup recipes. These culinary gems promise a symphony of flavors, where the delicate sweetness of coconut milk harmonizes with the spicy kick of chili peppers, the tanginess of lime, and the earthy notes of lemongrass and galangal. Dive into the comforting warmth of Tom Kha Gai, a classic coconut-based soup brimming with tender chicken, succulent mushrooms, and a medley of aromatic herbs. Experience the vibrant flavors of Tom Yum Gai, a fiery and tangy broth infused with the zest of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. For a delightful twist, try the Khao Soi Gai, a rich and creamy soup with a unique blend of coconut milk, red curry paste, and crispy egg noodles. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand, offering a taste of its rich culinary heritage.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OUR FAVORITE CHICKEN AND COCONUT SOUP - THAI STYLE



Our Favorite Chicken and Coconut Soup - Thai Style image

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

1 tablespoon oil
1 stalk lemongrass (remove outer sheath and finely mince the bottom 3 inches of the stalk)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger (peel and finely mince)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 small onion, sliced vertically to form thin strips
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (I use Maesri brand)
2 tablespoons tom kha paste or 2 tablespoons tom yum paste
6 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 (14 ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 dash Asian chili sauce (I use Sriracha brand)
1 -2 boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package fresh baby corn, about (I buy this at Trader Joe's)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
cilantro leaf (to garnish)

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.

THAI-STYLE CHICKEN SOUP WITH BASIL



Thai-Style Chicken Soup With Basil image

This Thai-inspired soup has many layers in its complexity, but the overall effect is of cleanness and freshness.

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Dinner     Lunch     Basil     Healthy     Tamarind     Simmer     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 fresh lemongrass stalks, root end trimmed and 1 or 2 outer layers discarded
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 quart rich and flavorful chicken stock or 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice, drained, reserving juice
2 ounces tamarind from a pliable block (a 2-inch cube), chopped
3 tablespoon fish sauce
2 (2-inch-long) fresh Thai chiles, thinly sliced
2 fresh or frozen makrut lime leaves
1 (2-inch) piece peeled ginger, thinly sliced
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast
1/4 pound snow peas, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/3 cup packed basil leaves (preferably Thai)
Accompaniment: cooked jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard top of lemongrass, leaving 6-inch stalks, then finely chop. Cook lemongrass, shallots, and garlic in oil in a large heavy pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Add stock, reserved tomato juice, tamarind, fish sauce, chiles, lime leaves, and ginger and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  • While soup simmers, freeze chicken breast just until slightly firm, 20 to 30 minutes, then thinly slice crosswise.
  • Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large saucepan, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. Return to a simmer and stir in chicken, diced tomatoes, snow peas, and basil. Gently simmer just until chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with additional fish sauce and salt.

THAI-STYLE CHICKEN SOUP



Thai-Style Chicken Soup image

This is a wonderful quick and easy soup that has some wonderful flavours and smells delicious while cooking. It makes for a wonderful lunch or serve as a dinner with some bread or you could add noodles to make it more substantial. It sounds like a lot of ingredients but they all come together with ease and in all it only takes about 30-35 Min's to get on the table.

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons peanut oil
500 g chicken fillets, sliced thinly
1 medium leek, sliced thinly (350g)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups chicken stock
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, halved
500 ml coconut milk
2 teaspoons sambal oelek
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 red capsicum, sliced thinly (200g)
4 green onions, sliced thinly
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped finely

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tablespoon peanut oil in a pan, cook, chicken in batches until browned, remove and set to one side.
  • In the same pan heat the remaining oil and add the leek and garlic, cook, stirring, until soft.
  • Transfer the leek and garlic to a large saucepan along with the chicken, add curry powder, cumin and coriander, stir, until fragrant.
  • Stir in stock, lemon grass, milk and sambal, bring to the boil, simmer, uncovered, 10 Min's.
  • Mix the tablespoon of water with cornflour, add this along with the fish sauce, stir over heat until soup boils and thickens.
  • Just before serving stir in capsicum, onion, juice and coriander.
  • Serve soup hot by itself or with bread.

THAI-STYLE CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



Thai-Style Chicken and Rice Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Ginger     Poultry     Rice     Coconut     Curry     Winter     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth (64 fl oz)
4 cups water
1 tablespoon Thai green curry paste*
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
2 cups loosely packed whole fresh cilantro leaves plus 1/2 cup chopped (from 2 large bunches)
1 cup jasmine rice
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced crosswise, then slices cut lengthwise into thin strips, or 3/4 lb medium shrimp in shell (31 to 35 per lb), peeled and deveined
1 (13- to 14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk, stirred well
1/4 lb snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Combine stock, water, curry paste, garlic, ginger, coriander seeds, and whole cilantro leaves in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until ginger is softened, about 15 minutes. Pour through a paper-towel-lined sieve into a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot and discard solids. Stir rice into soup and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add chicken or shrimp and poach at a bare simmer, uncovered, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, snow peas, and fish sauce and simmer, uncovered, until peas are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, salt, and chopped cilantro.
  • *Available at Asian markets, some specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets.

THAI-STYLE CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP



Thai-Style Chicken Vegetable Soup image

This is a great soup for a cold day, or an alternative to chicken soup for someone with a cold! It is really a mix between American potato soup and Thai chicken soup.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 -4 cups cooked chicken
2 carrots, scraped and sliced diagonally
2 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
6 cups chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 medium baking potato, peeled and diced
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Saute carrot, celery, onion, and garlic in oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
  • Stir in broth and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes or until potato is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.3, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 31.5, Sodium 599.2, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 18.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, flavorful ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your soup. Choose fresh, ripe vegetables and herbs, and use a good quality chicken broth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many ingredients to the pot, the soup will be thin and watery. Add the ingredients in batches, and cook them until they are tender before adding more.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the soup, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lime juice or a dollop of fish sauce for extra flavor.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for Thai chicken soup include rice noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Thai chicken soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its fragrant broth, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this Thai chicken soup recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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