Tom Kha Chicken Soup

Cuisine

Thai

Meal Type

Soup

Servings

6

Cost

$$$

Time

40 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into pieces and crushed
  • 6 slices fresh ginger or galangal
  • 4 makrut lime leaves, torn
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Thai chiles, sliced, optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in the broth and coconut milk.
  • Add the lemongrass, ginger or galangal, and lime leaves.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir in the fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and Thai chiles.
  • Remove the lemongrass, ginger, and lime leaves if desired.
  • Top with cilantro before serving.

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Total Calories

2200

Serving Calories

367

Nutrition Information

Approx. per serving: 367 calories; 23g protein; 32g carbohydrates; 16g fat; 4g fiber; 10g sugar; 1,000mg sodium. Notable sources may include iron, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin C.