Tom Kha (Chicken Coconut Soup With Lemongrass) Recipe

Name: Tom Kha (Chicken Coconut Soup With Lemongrass)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 8 large slices peeled fresh galangal or 4; slices peeled fresh ginger; 1 large lemongrass stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces,; crushed; 16 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn in half, or grated zest of 1 large lime; 2 cans (each 14 oz.) coconut milk; 1/4 cup lime or lemon juice; 2 to 3 Tbs. Thai fish sauce; 2 Tbs. light brown sugar; 1 Tbs. red chili paste; 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into; bite-size pieces; 1/2 lb. fresh white mushrooms, brushed clean and; thinly sliced; 5 small fresh red or green chilies, sliced; crosswise paper-thin; Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken broth
8 large slices peeled fresh galangal or 4
slices peeled fresh ginger
1 large lemongrass stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces,
crushed
16 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn in half, or grated zest of 1 large lime
2 cans (each 14 oz.) coconut milk
1/4 cup lime or lemon juice
2 to 3 Tbs. Thai fish sauce
2 Tbs. light brown sugar
1 Tbs. red chili paste
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into
bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. fresh white mushrooms, brushed clean and
thinly sliced
5 small fresh red or green chilies, sliced
crosswise paper-thin
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

1
In a large saucepan, combine the broth, galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves. Place over medium heat and slowly bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.
2
Reduce the heat to low, add the coconut milk, stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar and chili paste; mix well and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken pieces and simmer until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and simmer until tender, about 1 minute more.
3
To serve, ladle into warmed bowls. Float the chili slices and cilantro leaves on top. Serves 4 to 6.
4
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles Series, Soup for Supper, by Joyce Goldstein (Time-Life Books, 1998).

1039

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

122

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken broth, 8 large slices peeled fresh galangal or 4, slices peeled fresh ginger, 1 large lemongrass stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces,, and more.

Yes, Tom Kha (Chicken Coconut Soup With Lemongrass) 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.

Tom Kha (Chicken Coconut Soup With Lemongrass)

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