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Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Comforting Thai Coconut Chicken Soup for Soul-Warming Days

This Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is a creamy, flavorful dish that's perfect for soul-warming days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts can substitute with shrimp or tofu
  • 1 can Coconut Milk can use coconut cream for richer flavor
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth can swap for vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Chopped Carrots can replace with any hearty vegetable
  • 2 cups Chopped Bell Peppers various colors or substitute with zucchini
  • 1 cup Snap Peas/Green Beans can replace with broccoli or sugar snap peas
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste adjust to taste
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh cloves are ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh or ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce substitute with soy sauce for vegetarian version
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice can substitute with lemon juice
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add Aromatics: Mince the garlic and ginger, and sprinkle them over the chicken.
  3. Layer the Vegetables: Chop and layer the carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas over the chicken.
  4. Pour in the Liquids: Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth to cover the vegetables.
  5. Stir in the Spices: Add red curry paste and fish sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Set the Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  7. Shred and Mix: Remove, shred the chicken, and stir it back into the soup about 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Final Touches: Squeeze in lime juice just before serving and stir well.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with warm crusty bread or jasmine rice for a complete meal. Adjust spice levels according to preference.

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