How to Make Vietnamese La Sa Ga Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Vietnamese La Sa Ga Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that is commonly enjoyed in Vietnamese households. This aromatic and flavorful soup is made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs, creating a harmony of savory, sour, and spicy flavors.

This traditional Vietnamese soup is often enjoyed as a light meal or as a starter before the main course. It is beloved for its nourishing qualities and its ability to warm the soul, making it a popular choice during c...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup coconut milk, divided
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste, or more to taste
  • 2 cooked chicken breast halves, shredded
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
  • ¼ cup fish sauce, or to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds angel hair pasta
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup coconut milk and stir continuously for 2 minutes. Stir curry paste into onion mixture until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour chicken stock into onion mixture and increase heat to medium-high; cook until simmering, 3 to 4 minutes. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add angel hair pasta, cover pot with lid, and cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Stir basil into soup.
  • Nutrition

    333 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 1710mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 290mg