30-Minute Thai Spicy Coconut Chicken Soup
A comforting and flavorful Thai soup made with chicken, coconut milk, and aromatic spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat a pot over medium heat and add the coconut milk, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, and red curry paste. Stir well to combine all those enticing flavors.
- Add the sliced chicken to the pot, letting it absorb the fragrant broth. Simmer for 10 minutes to ensure the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Next, toss in the mushrooms and red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, just until the vegetables are tender yet still vibrant.
- Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice; these ingredients take the soup to the next level by adding depth and brightness.
- Before serving, garnish your soup with freshly chopped cilantro and sliced green onions. The colors pop beautifully, and the fresh herbs bring an aromatic finish to the dish.
Notes
Use fresh herbs and veggies for the best flavor. Adjust the level of spice according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg