Thai Chicken Basil Soup Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (3 ounce) poblano chiles, seeded and chopped; 4 teaspoons ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 (32 ounce) cartons reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, packed and thinly sliced, plus sprigs for garnish; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and thinly sliced crosswise; 1 (14 ounce) package linguine-style rice noodles; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (3 ounce) poblano chiles, seeded and chopped
4 teaspoons ginger, peeled and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 (32 ounce) cartons reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, packed and thinly sliced, plus sprigs for garnish
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and thinly sliced crosswise
1 (14 ounce) package linguine-style rice noodles
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1
Heat oil in a 6-quart dutch oven until hot. Add onion and chile, and cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, stirring occasionally.
2
Add ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoons fish sauce. Cook one minute.
3
Add broth, water, and half the basil; heat to boiling on high.
4
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Uncover, increase heat to medium-high. Stir in chicken and uncooked noodles and heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute.
6
Remove dutch oven from heat. Skim off fat.
7
To serve, stir in lime juice, remaining fish sauce, and basil. Garnish with sprigs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 (3 ounce) poblano chiles, seeded and chopped, 4 teaspoons ginger, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken Basil 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.

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Thai Chicken Basil Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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