Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Name: Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced; 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz); 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised, cut into 2-in pieces; 12 slices fresh galangal (or fresh ginger), sliced thin; 6 kaffir lime leaves (or 1 tsp lime zest), torn; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2-4 Thai bird chilies (or serrano), thinly sliced; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 2 tsp coconut aminos (or gluten-free soy sauce)

A fragrant, lightly spiced Thai-inspired soup of tender chicken simmered in coconut milk with lemongrass, galangal, lime juice, and fish sauce. Deeply aromatic and naturally low-carb.

40 minEasyServes 4330 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised, cut into 2-in pieces
12 slices fresh galangal (or fresh ginger), sliced thin
6 kaffir lime leaves (or 1 tsp lime zest), torn
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2-4 Thai bird chilies (or serrano), thinly sliced
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tsp coconut aminos (or gluten-free soy sauce)

Instructions

1

Combine 2 cans full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz) and 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 bruised, cut into 2-in pieces lemongrass stalks, 12 slices sliced thin fresh galangal (or fresh ginger), and 6 torn kaffir lime leaves (or 1 tsp lime zest). Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes to infuse the broth.
2

Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken thighs and 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms to the broth. Simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 12-15 minutes.
3

Season the soup with 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp coconut aminos (or gluten-free soy sauce), and 3 tbsp fresh lime juice. Add 2-4 thinly sliced Thai bird chilies (or serrano) to taste. Stir and taste - the broth should balance salty, sour, and spicy notes.
4

Using tongs or a spoon, fish out and discard the lemongrass stalks, fresh galangal (or fresh ginger), and kaffir lime leaves (or 1 tsp lime zest) pieces (or leave them in and remind guests they are not eaten).
5

Ladle into bowls and garnish generously with 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Thai Coconut Chicken Soup reach?

For Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for galangal in Thai Coconut Chicken Soup?

The entry for Thai Coconut Chicken Soup calls for 12 slices fresh galangal (or fresh ginger), sliced thin. In its place: Fresh ginger with a little lime zest is the workable substitute. Galangal is more piney and peppery, so the result reads slightly different.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Thai Coconut Chicken Soup?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Thai Coconut Chicken Soup uses 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced.

Can I make Thai Coconut Chicken Soup less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Thai Coconut Chicken Soup comes from 2-4 Thai bird chilies (or serrano), thinly sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

How much protein is in Thai Coconut Chicken Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 330 calories, alongside 12 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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