How to Make Mama B's Tom Kha Gai Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Mama B's kitchen, where the aroma of fragrant spices and the sound of sizzling ingredients fill the air. Today, I am excited to share with you my special recipe for Tom Kha Gai Soup, a classic Thai dish that is sure to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. This creamy and aromatic soup is a delightful blend of coconut milk, lemongrass, and tender pieces of chicken, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Tom Kha Gai, also known as Thai coconut soup, is ...

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Ingredients

  • 10 cups chicken stock
  • 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced
  • ½ cup shiitake mushrooms
  • 3 red chile peppers, chopped
  • 8 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 (1 inch) pieces galangal, peeled and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Thai basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Pour chicken stock in a large pot and bring to a boil; add chicken, mushrooms, chile peppers, lime leaves, and lemongrass. Boil until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add coconut milk, bell peppers, fish sauce, and galangal. Boil for 2 minutes; reduce heat to low and add lime juice.
  • Taste and adjust soup as necessary. Serve with green onions, basil, and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    553 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 38g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 3156mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 101mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 980mg