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

Coconut chicken soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that originates from Southeast Asian cuisine. It is known for its creamy, coconut milk-based broth and tender pieces of chicken, along with an assortment of vegetables and herbs. This soup is a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors, with a hint of spice from the use of Thai red curry paste.

One of the most appealing aspects of coconut chicken soup is the versatility and adaptability of the recipe. It can be made with various ...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 lemon grass, chopped
  • 4 slices (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
  • 5 makrut lime leaves, torn in half
  • ¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 5 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 15 green Thai chiles, crushed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring 1 cup coconut milk, lemon grass, ginger, and lime leaves to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the chicken, fish sauce, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until the chicken no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 cup coconut milk, and bring to a simmer, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide the lime juice and curry paste into 4 bowls. Pour soup into bowls, and garnish with cilantro and Thai chiles.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 1477mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 422mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1222mg