Easy Recipes Coconut Chicken Soup
A creamy and aromatic coconut chicken soup with Thai flavors that’s perfect for cozy nights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and red curry paste, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- Add coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Add mushrooms and simmer for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes to heat through.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with more cilantro and sliced red chili if desired.