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How to Make Spicy Chicken Thai Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Chicken Thai Soup is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for those who enjoy a little heat in their soups. This traditional Thai recipe is a combination of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and an assortment of herbs and spices that create a delicious and comforting meal. The balance of spicy, sour, sweet, and savory flavors in this soup will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and warm.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lemongrass stalks, bottom two-thirds of tender inner bulbs only, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (4 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • ½ bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Stir lemon grass, garlic, and ginger together in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Strain chicken broth and set aside. Discard lemon grass, garlic, and ginger.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; Stir in chicken; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice until combined. Stir in chicken broth and coconut milk; return to a simmer and cook on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Skim off any excess oil and fat that rises to the top and discard.
  • Stir red onion into the chicken mixture; cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add about 1/2 the cilantro.
  • Serve with plates of cilantro, lime wedges, and fresh sliced jalapenos.

    • Nutrition

    596 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 1207mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1026mg

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