Quick and Flavorful Easy Thai Chicken Soup Recipe
This Quick and Flavorful Easy Thai Chicken Soup is a comforting and vibrant dish packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and the rich flavors of coconut milk, ginger, and lime. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal, this soup offers a harmonious balance of savory, tangy, and mildly sweet notes inspired by traditional Thai cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Aromatics
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
Liquids
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- Low-sodium soy sauce, to taste
Vegetables
- Bell peppers, sliced (to taste)
- Carrots, sliced (to taste)
Other
- 1–2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Mince the fresh garlic and ginger finely for even flavor distribution.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn them.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Add Liquids and Veggies: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Add sliced bell peppers and carrots to the pot.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Finish Seasoning: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the fresh lime juice and soy sauce to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth and soy sauce to control the salt level in the soup.
- Add more veggies like mushrooms, baby corn, or bok choy for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced green onions for added freshness.
- For spicier soup, add chopped fresh chili or a dash of chili flakes while sautéing garlic and ginger.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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