Thai Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 stalks lemongrass, use lower 1/2, peel off outer leaves, cut in 1/2-inch slices; 3 -4 garlic cloves, rough chop; 4 inches ginger, sliced; 1 quart chicken broth; 2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, cut in bite-sized pieces (skinless & boneless); 12 ounces mushrooms, quartered; 1 red onion, sliced with grain; 1/2 bunch cilantro, rough chop; 2 limes, juice of; 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can light coconut milk; 2 teaspoons red curry paste; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 jalapeno chile, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 stalks lemongrass, use lower 1/2, peel off outer leaves, cut in 1/2-inch slices
3 -4 garlic cloves, rough chop
4 inches ginger, sliced
1 quart chicken broth
2 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, cut in bite-sized pieces (skinless & boneless)
12 ounces mushrooms, quartered
1 red onion, sliced with grain
1/2 bunch cilantro, rough chop
2 limes, juice of
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can light coconut milk
2 teaspoons red curry paste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 jalapeno chile, for garnish

1
Put lemon grass, garlic, and ginger in pot with chicken broth. Simmer on low heat for 1/2 hour, then strain into soup.
2
In a little vegetable oil, cook thighs in their own juices for about 5 minutes.
3
Add mushroom and cook 5 more minutes.
4
Add curry paste, fish sauce and lime juice, and stir. Pour in the strained stock, add the coconut milk and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5
Add onions and simmer 5 more minutes.
6
Turn off heat and add the chopped cilantro. Stir.
7
Serve with lime pieces, more cilantro, and sliced jalapeno on the table for diners to add.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 stalks lemongrass, use lower 1/2, peel off outer leaves, cut in 1/2-inch slices, 3 -4 garlic cloves, rough chop, 4 inches ginger, sliced, 1 quart chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) 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.

Thai Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions