Thai Coconut Soup Recipe

Name: Thai Coconut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Stalks lemon grass; 6 Coin size slices fresh ginger , unpeeled; 4 clove garlic, unpeeled; 2 Fresh chile (Serrano or jalapeno); 24 oz Low fat chicken broth; 3/4 cup Light coconut milk; 3 tbsp Corn starch; 3 tbsp Lime juice; 2 tsp Fish sauce (or soy); 2 Scallions to slice for toppings; 1/4 cup Cilantro for toppings; 8 oz Chicken (I large chicken Breast); 8 small to medium shiitake mushrooms sliced thin (stems removed)

Servings: persons

2 Stalks lemon grass
6 Coin size slices fresh ginger , unpeeled
4 clove garlic, unpeeled
2 Fresh chile (Serrano or jalapeno)
24 oz Low fat chicken broth
3/4 cup Light coconut milk
3 tbsp Corn starch
3 tbsp Lime juice
2 tsp Fish sauce (or soy)
2 Scallions to slice for toppings
1/4 cup Cilantro for toppings
8 oz Chicken (I large chicken Breast)
8 small to medium shiitake mushrooms sliced thin (stems removed)

1
1) trim lemon grass of root ends and outer leaves.
2
Cut into 2 inch lengths.
3
Smash each piece with flat of knife.
4
Crush ginger and garlic (don't peel) with knife too.
5
Trim stems from chiles, cut in half lengthwise and smash.
6
(If you like spicy heat leave seeds).
7
Place crushed lemongrass, garlic, ginger and chilies in a wide pan and pour in broth.
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Bring to a simmer.
9
Add chicken breasts to broth.
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Cover and simmer gently over low heat until chicken is cooked.
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(10-12 mins).
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With tongs transfer chicken to board.
13
Cut chicken into thin strips or shred with fork before adding back into the soup.
14
Bring broth to a boil and boil for five minutes to intensify flavors.
15
Strain broth into saucepan, press on solids to extract juices, stir in coconut milk and heat through medium heat.
16
Stir together cornstarch, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 teaspoon fish sauce in small bowl.
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Add to the soup and cook stirring until simmering and slightly thickened.
18
(2-3 minutes).
19
Add chicken and mushrooms.
20
Season with more lime or fish sauce to taste.
21
Serve with toppings of cilantro and green onions.

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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: 2 Stalks lemon grass, 6 Coin size slices fresh ginger , unpeeled, 4 clove garlic, unpeeled, 2 Fresh chile (Serrano or jalapeno), and more.

Yes, Thai 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.

Thai Coconut Soup

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