How to Make Cambodian Chicken Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cambodian cuisine is known for its bold flavors and aromatic spices, and one dish that truly embodies this is Cambodian Chicken Soup. This traditional soup is a staple in Cambodian households, and is often enjoyed as a comforting and nourishing meal. Made with a combination of fresh herbs, lemongrass, and chicken, this soup is bursting with vibrant and complex flavors that will delight your taste buds.

One of the standout features of Cambodian Chicken Soup is its use of lemongrass, a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh serrano or other small hot green chile, including seeds
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 4 cups cooked rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ginger, garlic, serrano pepper, and chicken in the hot oil about 5 minutes. Add the curry paste, curry powder, vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, chicken broth, coconut milk, pineapple, and rice; stir. Allow the soup to simmer until it thickens, about 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    412 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 433mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 419mg