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Thai Chicken Soup

Aromatic Thai Chicken Soup for Cozy Nights In

This Thai Chicken Soup combines aromatic spices and fresh ingredients for a cozy, flavorful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Additional Cooking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 3 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Can substitute with green curry paste for different flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic recommended
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Can substitute with parsley
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Other bell peppers can be used
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow, white, or shallots
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger Fresh ginger is best
  • 1 medium Red Chili Adjust quantity based on heat preference
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Light coconut milk is a lower-fat alternative
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Can use vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Can swap for thighs or use shrimp
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas No substitutions needed
  • 4 ounces Rice Noodles Can use other noodles like ramen
  • 1 each Lime (zested and juiced) Essential for authenticity
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Replace with additional soy sauce for vegetarian

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine the red curry paste, brown sugar, garlic, chopped cilantro, red bell pepper, onion, minced ginger, and red chili. Blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer the curry paste mixture into the slow cooker and add chicken stock and cubed chicken breasts. Stir well.
  3. Cover and set cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Once cooking time is complete, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces in the broth.
  5. Add coconut milk and rice noodles, then cover and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes until noodles are tender.
  6. Incorporate frozen peas, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir well to combine.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and extra red chilies. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Customize with additional vegetables as desired.

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