Description
Easy Thai Chicken Soup is a delightful dish that captures the vibrant flavors of Thailand in a warm, comforting bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights, this soup can be made in just 30 minutes and features tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut broth, enhanced with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Its versatility allows you to customize spice levels and add seasonal veggies to suit your taste. Ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this nourishing soup is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Bell peppers (to taste)
- Carrots (to taste)
- Low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chopped chicken to the pot; cook until no longer pink (approximately 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; stir well.
- Incorporate bell peppers and carrots into the mixture; simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and soy sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight in soy sauce. Experiment with seasonal vegetables like spinach or snap peas. Adjust spice levels by adding chili paste or Sriracha according to preference.