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Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Delicious Thai Coconut Chicken Soup That Warms Your Soul

A comforting Thai Coconut Chicken Soup that warms your soul, with rich coconut and a subtle spice kick.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast Chicken thighs can provide a richer flavor.
  • 2 cans Coconut milk Light coconut milk also works.
  • 3 cups Chicken broth Homemade broth gives a gourmet touch.
  • 2 tablespoons Red curry paste Adjust based on your heat preference.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce Can be replaced with soy sauce or omitted for a vegetarian version.
  • 3 tablespoons Lime juice Always use fresh juice.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar Balances flavors.
For the Veggie Medley
  • 1 Onion Chopped.
  • 2 Red bell peppers Sliced thin.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Sliced.
For Garnishing
  • Fresh cilantro Omit if not preferred.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large crockpot, add 1.5 pounds of chicken breast, 2 cans of coconut milk, 3 cups of chicken broth, and 2 tablespoons of red curry paste. Stir well.
  2. Incorporate 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Mix thoroughly and taste to balance seasoning.
  3. Stir in 1 chopped onion and 2 thinly sliced red bell peppers into the pot.
  4. Cover your crockpot and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, stirring halfway through.
  5. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, gently fold in 1 cup of sliced mushrooms.
  6. Once cooking is up, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup can easily be adapted for vegetarian diets by swapping the chicken for tofu or adding more vegetables. Adjust the spice level according to preference.

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