Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Easy Thai Chicken Soup, a quick and comforting bowl that blends creamy coconut milk, aromatic lemongrass, spicy red curry paste, and tender shredded chicken. This recipe delivers an balanced mix of sweet, sour, and savory notes, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. With fresh vegetables, ginger, garlic, and a splash of lime, it offers an authentic Thai experience in under 30 minutes, ideal for busy families. Serve with cilantro and lime wedges for fresh zes
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 stalk lemongrass, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red curry paste; stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, then add the chopped lemongrass. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, sliced mushrooms, and red bell pepper; simmer for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove the lemongrass stalks, ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add sliced Thai chili. Substitute tofu for chicken for a vegetarian version. Use fresh lemongrass for best aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Easy Thai Chicken Soup, thai chicken soup recipe, quick thai soup, coconut curry soup, easy asian soup, weeknight dinner soups