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🍽️ Creamy Thai Chicken Coconut Soup
483 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 2 cm galangal
- 2 cm ginger
- 1 shallot
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 red chili pepper
- 600 ml chicken broth
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 500 g chicken breast fillet
- 150 g mushrooms
- 1 handful cilantro
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 pinch palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- 1. Rinse the lemongrass thoroughly.
- 2. Remove the tough outer leaves from the lemongrass.
- 3. Gently crush the lower, firm part of the lemongrass with the flat side of a knife to release the flavors.
- 4. Peel the galangal (an ginger-like root) and the fresh ginger.
- 5. Slice the galangal and the ginger into thin rounds.
- 6. Peel the shallot.
- 7. Cut the shallot into thin rings.
- 8. Cut the kaffir lime leaves into small pieces.
- 9. Wash the chili pepper and remove the stem.
- 10. Slice the chili pepper into thin rings.
- 11. Add all prepared ingredients to a pot.
- 12. Pour in the chicken broth and the coconut milk.
- 13. Bring the mixture to a boil on the stove.
- 14. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- 15. Rinse the chicken meat under cold water.
- 16. Pat the meat dry with a kitchen towel.
- 17. Slice the chicken meat into thin pieces.
- 18. Clean the mushrooms of dirt and remove the stem base if necessary.
- 19. Slice the mushrooms as well.
- 20. Add the chicken and the mushrooms to the soup.
- 21. Let the ingredients cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- 22. Avoid vigorous boiling to keep the meat tender.
- 23. Rinse the cilantro leaves under running water.
- 24. Shake the greens vigorously to remove excess water.
- 25. Chop the cilantro leaves coarsely.
- 26. Stir the chopped cilantro into the finished soup.
- 27. Remove the large pieces of lemongrass from the soup.
- 28. Season the soup to taste with fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice.
- 29. Serve the soup hot.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 483
- Protein: 44 g · Fett/Fat: 31 g · Carbs: 6 g