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Thai Coconut Chicken Soup: 30-Minute Comfort in Every Bowl

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
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A flavorful Thai coconut chicken soup with a balance of spicy, sweet, and savory notes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1-inch piece galangal or ginger, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 red chilies, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat chicken broth in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  4. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice.
  5. Add mushrooms and chilies. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove lemongrass, lime leaves, and galangal before serving.
  7. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by reducing chilies.
  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
  • Substitute shrimp for chicken if preferred.

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