Easy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Easy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) is a creamy, aromatic soup featuring tender chicken, rich coconut milk, fragrant herbs, and a hint of spice. It’s quick to prepare, comforting yet light, and full of traditional Thai flavors that are easy to recreate at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to infuse the broth with flavor.
- Add chicken and mushrooms. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili or chili paste if using. Simmer gently for 5 more minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove lemongrass and ginger slices before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and green onions. Serve hot, with jasmine rice if desired.
Notes
- Use tofu and veggie broth for a vegetarian version.
- For deeper flavor, add a spoonful of Thai red curry paste.
- Light coconut milk can be used, but full-fat gives a richer result.
- Make it spicier with extra chili or serve with chili oil on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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