Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Printable Version)

Aromatic Thai soup with chicken, coconut milk, and lemongrass in a creamy, zesty, and spicy broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 14 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced

→ Broth & Coconut

02 - 13.5 fluid ounces full-fat coconut milk
03 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock

→ Aromatics

04 - 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
05 - 5 slices fresh galangal or 2 slices fresh ginger
06 - 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
07 - 3 Thai bird’s eye chilies, lightly crushed, or to taste
08 - 2 cloves garlic, smashed

→ Vegetables & Mushrooms

09 - 7 ounces oyster mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced
10 - 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
11 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced

→ Seasonings

12 - 2 tablespoons fish sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
14 - 1 teaspoon palm sugar or light brown sugar

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh cilantro leaves
16 - Sliced red chili (optional)
17 - Extra lime wedges

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine chicken stock, coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, and garlic in a medium pot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
02 - Add the sliced chicken and gently simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through.
03 - Stir in mushrooms, tomato, and onion. Simmer for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
04 - Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar. Taste and balance the seasoning by adjusting lime juice for acidity, fish sauce for saltiness, or sugar for sweetness if needed.
05 - Remove from heat. Discard lemongrass, galangal slices, and kaffir lime leaves from the broth.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced red chili, and extra lime wedges as desired.

# Important Notes:

01 - For a vegetarian adaptation, substitute chicken with tofu and use soy sauce in place of fish sauce.
02 - Blending multiple mushroom varieties enhances the depth of flavor.
03 - Pair with jasmine rice for a satisfying meal or serve alone as a starter.
04 - Adjust the quantity and seeds of chilies to control the level of heat.

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