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Thai Chicken Soup

Cozy Up with Easy Thai Chicken Soup That Warms the Soul

This Easy Thai Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp Red Curry Paste Swap with green curry paste for milder flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic preferred.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow onion works well.
  • 1 tbsp Minced Ginger Ground ginger can be used.
  • 1 pc Red Chili Jalapeño can substitute for milder option.
For Creaminess and Flavor
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Almond milk is a lighter alternative.
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Vegetable stock for a vegetarian option.
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce Omit for vegetarian version.
For Protein and Texture
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts Chicken thighs provide richer flavor.
  • 8 oz Rice Noodles Egg noodles work well if cooked separately.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Fresh peas can substitute.
For Balance and Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Coconut sugar for more authentic flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free substitute.
  • 1 medium Lime Zested and juiced.
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Cilantro Parsley can be used.
  • to taste Salt Adjust based on broth's saltiness.
  • Garnishes Fresh cilantro, green onions, red chili, and lime wedges.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine red curry paste, brown sugar, garlic, cilantro, red chili, onion, minced ginger, and blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker, add chicken stock and cubed chicken breasts, stir well, and set to HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
  3. Once cooked, remove and shred chicken, then return it to the slow cooker.
  4. Add coconut milk and rice noodles, cover, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes on HIGH.
  5. After noodles are cooked, stir in peas, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, and fish sauce, and season with salt.
  6. Serve in bowls and garnish with cilantro, green onions, sliced red chili, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and adjust heat to preference. Noodles can be cooked separately to maintain texture.

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