Best 7 Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup Recipes

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Spicy Thai coconut chicken soup is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the bold flavors of Thai cuisine with the creamy texture of coconut milk. This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a cozy dinner on a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. This spicy Thai coconut chicken soup is easily customizable to your own taste preferences. If you like your soup extra spicy, add more Thai chili peppers. If you prefer a milder soup, reduce the number of chili peppers or omit them altogether. You can also adjust the amount of coconut milk to achieve your desired consistency.

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SPICY THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP



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For national soup month in January, I came up with a new recipe every day. This one is my favorite! It's so easy, with just a touch of special Thai flavors. For an even richer flavor, try using whole coconut milk. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons red curry powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 can (13.66 ounces) light coconut milk
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced Chinese or napa cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced fresh snow peas
Thinly sliced green onions
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with cornstarch. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pot., In same pan, saute onion, jalapeno and garlic in remaining oil over medium-high heat until onion is tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in seasonings, chili sauce, coconut milk and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes., Stir in cabbage, snow peas and chicken; cook, uncovered, just until cabbage is crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Serve with green onions and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 whole free-range chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), rinsed, giblets discarded
2 carrots, cut in large chunks
3 celery stalks, cut in large chunks
2 large white onions, quartered
1 head of garlic, halved
1 turnip, halved
1/4 bunch fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 kaffir lime leaves, fresh or dried, hand torn
2 small Thai chiles, halved lengthwise
2 cloves garlic, crushed
One 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 4 chunks
1 stalk lemongrass (white part only), cracked open with the flat side of a knife
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
One 13-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
One 8-ounce can straw mushrooms, rinsed
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Juice of 4 limes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the chicken stock: Place the chicken and vegetables in a large stockpot over medium heat. Pour in only enough cold water to cover (about 3 quarts); too much will make the broth taste weak. Toss in the thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns, and allow it to slowly come to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, partially covered, until the chicken is done. As it cooks, skim any impurities that rise to the surface; add a little more water if necessary to keep the chicken covered while simmering.
  • Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting board. When its cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones; hand-shred the meat into a storage container.
  • Carefully strain the stock through a fine sieve into another pot to remove the vegetable solids. Use the stock immediately or if you plan on storing it, place the pot in a sink full of ice water and stir to cool down the stock. Cover and refrigerate for up to one week or freeze. Makes: 2 quarts
  • For the soup: Bring 4 cups of stock to a boil over medium heat in a soup pot. Add the lime leaves, chiles, garlic, ginger and lemongrass. Lower the heat to medium-low; cover the pot and gently simmer to let the spices infuse the broth, about 10 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and stir in the chicken, coconut milk, mushrooms, fish sauce, sugar and lime juice. Simmer to heat the chicken through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into a soup tureen or individual serving bowls. Garnish with the cilantro. Be careful to avoid chewing the lemongrass, ginger or lime leaves.

SPICY CHICKEN THAI SOUP



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Most of the ingredients for this Thai-inspired soup can be found in the supermarket. The red curry paste is spicy, but by controlling the amount of paste you add, you can tailor this to your own threshold of pain.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lemongrass stalks, bottom two-thirds of tender inner bulbs only, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (4 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered
2 teaspoons red curry paste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 lime, juiced
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 red onion, sliced
½ bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings

Steps:

  • Stir lemon grass, garlic, and ginger together in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Strain chicken broth and set aside. Discard lemon grass, garlic, and ginger.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; Stir in chicken; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice until combined. Stir in chicken broth and coconut milk; return to a simmer and cook on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Skim off any excess oil and fat that rises to the top and discard.
  • Stir red onion into the chicken mixture; cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add about 1/2 the cilantro.
  • Serve with plates of cilantro, lime wedges, and fresh sliced jalapenos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 44.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 28.9 g, Sodium 1207.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

THE BEST THAI COCONUT SOUP



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Authentic, bold, and delicious Thai flavors make this soup irresistible! This is the best Thai coconut soup I've had. You won't be disappointed with this one! Serve over steamed rice.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 stalk lemon grass, minced
2 teaspoons red curry paste
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. Slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 579.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SPICY CHICKEN THAI SOUP



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This easy, rich and creamy Thai soup made with chicken and coconut milk is sure to be a hit.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 box Hamburger Helper™ lasagna
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 tablespoon chile paste
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips (about 1 cup)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (13.66 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in chicken broth, sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box), gingerroot, curry paste and chile paste. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box), bell pepper, chicken and coconut milk. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1560 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

OUR FAVORITE CHICKEN AND COCONUT SOUP - THAI STYLE



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My husband and I love Tom Kha Gai and have tried it at many Thai restaurants. We prefer Thai soup that we can distinctly taste spicy, sour, and sweet flavors. After many attempts, I think that I've finally come up with a really good recipe. I started with a recipe from the "The Best Recipe, Soups and Stews" cookbook and then modified it so that the flavor and ingredients closely match that of a soup that our favorite Thai restaurant serves. Now we can have delicious Tom Kha Gai without having to go out to eat. Part of the uniqueness of this recipe is that the ginger and lemon grass are finely minced as opposed to being left whole as in traditional Thai soup. The good thing about this is that you don't have to "fish out" ingredients while eating the soup.

Provided by beckas

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon oil
1 stalk lemongrass (remove outer sheath and finely mince the bottom 3 inches of the stalk)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger (peel and finely mince)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 small onion, sliced vertically to form thin strips
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (I use Maesri brand)
2 tablespoons tom kha paste or 2 tablespoons tom yum paste
6 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 (14 ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 dash Asian chili sauce (I use Sriracha brand)
1 -2 boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package fresh baby corn, about (I buy this at Trader Joe's)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
cilantro leaf (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot Add the lemon grass, ginger, garlic, and onion and stir fry for about one minute.
  • Add the curry paste and Tom Kha soup mix paste and stir fry for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken stock, fish sauce, and sugar and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Slice the baby corn vertically into four pieces so that the corn resembles small strips.
  • Add the corn to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, tomato, lime juice, hot sauce, and pepper flakes.
  • Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Taste the soup and add more sugar, lime juice, or hot sauce, depending on your taste.
  • I usually add one more TBS of sugar.
  • Serve the soup garnished with cilantro leaves.
  • Note: If you have leftovers, the coconut milk will separate from the chicken broth when chilled.
  • Simply warm the soup back up and stir to blend.

THAI CHICKEN COCONUT SOUP



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Make and share this Thai Chicken Coconut Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
5 cups chicken broth
5 kaffir lime leaves
4 stalks lemongrass
8 slices fresh ginger (1 1/2 walnut size)
200 g chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
2 green onions, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
4 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeds removed (check how spicy the jalapenos are by pressing the cut off top to the tip on your tongue, adjust quan)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk coconut milk in large sauce pan.
  • Stir in chicken stock, lime leaves, lemon grass and ginger.
  • Simmer for 10 minute.
  • Add chicken and cook another 10 minute.
  • Add remaining ingredients and heat through.
  • Tip 1 - if you cannot find kaffir lime leaves, it can be made with lime peel for ok result.
  • Tip 2 - remove outer layers of the straw like leaves from the lemon grass and cut off the top, use only the part that looks like the white part of a green onion.
  • Tip 3 - if you do not like to eat the ginger and lemongrass, cut these into larger pieces that can easily be removed before serving.
  • Tip 4 - if you prefer a lower fat version you can substitute some of the coconut milk with chicken broth, and/or you can use light coconut milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.7, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 1711.4, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 55.6, Protein 18.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your soup the best flavor. If you can, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spiciness: This recipe is written for medium heat, but you can adjust it to your liking. If you want it spicier, add more chili peppers or red pepper flakes. If you want it milder, omit the chili peppers or use less red pepper flakes.
  • Use a good quality coconut milk: Coconut milk is a key ingredient in this soup, so make sure you use a good quality brand. Look for unsweetened coconut milk in a can or carton.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for Thai coconut chicken soup include cilantro, lime wedges, and crushed peanuts.

Conclusion:

This spicy Thai coconut chicken soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy coconut broth, tender chicken, and spicy chili peppers, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table.

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