Coconut Soup Recipe

Name: Coconut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 1 lemongrass stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces and crushed; 4 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn in 1/2; 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 1 pound, boneless, skinless chicken, cut into thin strips; 1 (8-ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed; 4 small green Thai chiles, sliced very thin; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 (13-ounce) can coconut milk; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken broth
1 lemongrass stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces and crushed
4 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn in 1/2
1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
1 pound, boneless, skinless chicken, cut into thin strips
1 (8-ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed
4 small green Thai chiles, sliced very thin
4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (13-ounce) can coconut milk
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
In a soup pot, combine and bring to a boil the chicken broth, lemon grass, lime leaves and ginger.
2
Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the broth with flavor.
3
Strain the infused broth, discard the aromatics and return the broth to the pot.
4
Add chicken, mushrooms, chiles, fish sauce, sugar, coconut milk, and lime juice and simmer for another 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
5
Finally season the soup with salt and pepper.
6
Ladle into serving bowls and top each bowl with some cilantro leaves.
7
Serve immediately.

698

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken broth, 1 lemongrass stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces and crushed, 4 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn in 1/2, 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Coconut Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Soup

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