Thai Inspired Chicken Soup
A delightful Thai-inspired chicken soup with creamy coconut milk, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until browned.
- Add the carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a spicier soup, add more red curry paste. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg