Debra Mullen
@mullendebra
Spicy Thai Chicken Soup
A fragrant and flavorful Thai soup featuring tender chicken, fresh mushrooms, and a rich coconut broth, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Details
- Cuisine:thai
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:15
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time21 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 3, bottom two-thirds of tender inner bulbs only, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves, chopped
- 1 (4 inch) piece, chopped
- 4 cups
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 1/2 pounds, cut into chunks
- 12 ounces, quartered
- 3 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1, juiced
- 2 (14 ounce) cans
- 1, sliced
- 1/2 bunch, roughly chopped
- 1, cut into wedges, for serving
- 1, sliced into rings
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Spicy Thai Chicken Soup.
Step 1
To start your flavorful journey, grab a large stockpot and set it over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Toss in the sliced lemongrass, chopped garlic, and ginger, stirring them together until they release their delightful aroma—this should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 3
Next, pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a lively boil.
Step 4
Once it’s bubbling away, lower the heat and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes, allowing those wonderful flavors to meld together.
Step 5
After the simmering time, strain the broth to remove the lemongrass, garlic, and ginger, and set the fragrant broth aside for later.
Step 6
Now, in a separate large soup pot, warm up some vegetable oil over medium heat.
Step 7
Add the chicken chunks and let them cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure they brown evenly.
Step 8
Once the chicken is looking good, introduce the quartered mushrooms to the pot and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and inviting.
Step 9
At this point, stir in the fish sauce, red curry paste, and fresh lime juice, mixing everything together until well combined.
Step 10
Now it’s time to bring back that reserved broth along with some creamy coconut milk, pouring it into the pot and bringing the mixture back to a gentle simmer.
Step 11
Let it cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, skimming off any excess oil and fat that rises to the surface—this will keep your soup light and delicious.
Step 12
As the soup simmers, add the sliced red onion and cook until it softens, which should take about 5 minutes.
Step 13
Once everything is perfectly cooked, remove the pot from the heat and stir in half of the chopped cilantro for a fresh burst of flavor.
Step 14
When you’re ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with lime wedges, jalapeño rings for a kick, and the remaining cilantro for that vibrant touch.
Step 15
Enjoy this comforting bowl of goodness, and let the warm flavors transport you to a cozy kitchen filled with love and laughter!.