The tantalizing aromas of lemongrass, ginger, and garlic wafting through your kitchen are sure to whet your appetite for a delectable bowl of easy lemongrass chicken soup. This nourishing and flavorful broth is a perfect go-to meal for those cozy evenings or when you need a comforting hug in a bowl. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a soul-satisfying soup that will warm your heart and leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CAMBODIAN LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SOUP
My Khmer sons both love this soup at our favorite Cambodian restaurant, Chez Sovan, in San Jose, CA. This is my attempt to match the flavors at home. My oldest son's comment on trying the soup was, Mmm so close, make some more! Serve with warm baguette.
Provided by KLemons
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, peppercorns, soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce, and chile pepper in a large pot.
- Remove tough outer stalks from lemongrass. Halve inner stalks and cut into 3-inch peaches. Place in a resealable plastic bag and pound with a hammer until bruised.
- Fill bag with water and pour into the pot. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Strain with a small mesh strainer, discarding solids. Pour strained liquid back into the pot.
- Stir chicken, green onions, carrot, cabbage, mung bean sprouts, Chinese mushrooms, cilantro, Thai basil, and mint into the soup. Simmer over medium heat until carrot is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon garlic chile paste into the bottom of each serving bowl and ladle soup on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1209.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SOUP
In Chinese cultures, lemongrass and cilantro are considered yin ingredients -- cooling elements that are ideal on hot days. The subtle heat of ginger and chile, combined with the bright aroma of fresh mint, enlivens this lightened rendition of chicken soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken, lemongrass, scallions, onion, sliced ginger, chile, peppercorns, and water in a large pot. Cover, and bring to a simmer. Uncover partially, and gently simmer for 1 hour.
- Add cilantro and mint stems, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add fish sauce, and strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve. Reserve broth and chicken. Discard remaining solids. Shred chicken meat, and discard bones. Refrigerate broth and chicken separately for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Skim fat from broth, and reheat broth. Combine chicken, julienned ginger, cilantro leaves, thinly sliced mint, and bean sprouts in a bowl. Divide broth among bowls, and serve with chicken mixture on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 g, Cholesterol 181 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 727 g
CHICKEN LEMONGRASS SOUP
This soup is what my Mom always made for me when I was sick...I called it the Thai version of Chicken Noodle Soup. The way I always ate this soup is to have the soup in a bowl and then a bowl of rice, then eat a spoonful of rice then down it with some soup. The recipe is written how I enjoy it, Hot and Sour
Provided by Sweet Sami
Categories Thai
Time 2h5m
Yield 4 bowls, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the chicken stock in a large pot with the Tom-Yum Paste.
- Add in the uncooked chicken and keep at a low boil till the chicken is cooked half through.
- Bruise the lime leaves by rubbing them in your hand a bit to bruise them so they give off more flavor and aroma.
- Bruise the lemongrass by hitting it with the flat side of a knife, as you would with garlic.
- Throw the lime leaves and lemon grass into pot along with the fish sauce,lime juice, and chili flakes.
- Cook on med-low for an hour- 45 min or as long as it takes the chicken to completly cook.
- You can cook the chicken till its very tender and almost falls off the bone if you like --
- Once ready serve hot, in a bowl with another bowl of rice.
- *** ALL ingredients (lime juice, fish sauce, etc) can be increased or decreased to your liking -- I prefer this soup to be really sour, lemon/lime tasting and a bit spicy, while others may like more salty (add more fish sauce then) and sour flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 1067.9, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 39.6
LEMON GRASS CHICKEN SOUP
This soup is easy to make, hearty and satisfying. This soup is rather mild, but chose to leave it that way in deference to those who don't eat spicy food. If you were serving a large group with different tastes, that would be a consideration. I use about double the lemon grass, fish sauce, peppers and cilantro, putting half the peppers and cilantro in the soup and the other half for each person to add. If you can find them, Thai chili peppers are hotter than jalapenos!
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In an 1 to 10-quart pan, bring broth to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, pull off and discard course outer layers from lemon grass and trim off and discard stem ends. Cut each stalk into about 3-inch lengths. With the flat side of a knife, lightly crush lemon grass and ginger. Cut one or two chilies in half lengthwise (use two if you'd like it spicy); stem remaining chilies (seed, if desired, for less heat), finely chop and reserve. Add lemon grass, ginger, and halved chilies to boiling broth. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse cabbage and cut into shreds about 1/4 inch wide and 2 to 3 inches long. Rinse mushrooms, trim off and discard stem ends and discolored parts, and slice lengthwise 1/4 inch thick. Peel carrots and slice 1/4 inch thick. Rinse chicken and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices 1 1/2 to 2 inches long.
- With a slotted spoon, remove and discard lemon grass, ginger and chilies from broth.
- Add cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, and garlic to broth; cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender when pierced, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add chicken and tomatoes with their juice. Cover and cook over high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center (cut to test). This will take about 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and fish sauce to taste. Sprinkle with green onions.
- Place rice, lemon wedges, cilantro and chopped chilies in separate bowls and offer with soup to add to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.1, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 1308.6, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6, Protein 30
LEMONGRASS CHICKEN
It took combining a couple different recipes to get just the perfect one for us! This is a family favorite in our house. Enjoy. Serve over white rice.
Provided by Mrs. Ching
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix chicken, fish sauce, and honey together in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; swirl in oil. Add red bell peppers, lemongrass, ginger, and garlic; cook until red bell pepper strips tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken mixture; saute until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
- Stir green onions, chicken broth, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the wok. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1018.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure to wash and chop all of your vegetables and herbs. This will save you time and ensure that your soup is cooked evenly.
- Use fresh lemongrass: Fresh lemongrass is essential for this soup. It provides a bright, citrusy flavor that can't be replicated with dried lemongrass.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the chicken and vegetables to the pot, make sure not to overcrowd it. If there is too much food in the pot, it will not cook evenly.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the soup, the more flavorful it will be.
- Serve the soup hot: Lemongrass chicken soup is best served hot. Ladle it into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Conclusion:
Lemongrass chicken soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bright, citrusy flavor and tender chicken, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this lemongrass chicken soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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