Best 7 Tom Gai Kaa Onn Chicken Coconut Cream Soup Recipes

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Tom gai kaa onn chicken coconut cream soup, known for its aromatic and savory broth, is a classic Thai dish that combines bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Originating from Thailand, this soup is a harmonious blend of spicy, sour, sweet, and salty tastes, and it holds a special place in Thai cuisine. Tom gai kaa onn, which translates to "boiled chicken soup with galangal and coconut milk", is a delicious and comforting soup that is enjoyed by many around the world. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps of creating an authentic and flavorful tom gai kaa onn chicken coconut cream soup in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEST EVER TOM KHA GAI - THAI COCONUT SOUP



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This tom kha soup (Thai coconut soup) is absolutely perfect. Rich and creamy yet tangy and salty, this Thai soup is filling but light and positively bursting with flavor. The very best recipe I've ever made or tried. Whole30, paleo, and vegan options offered.

Provided by Cheryl Malik

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish     Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ of one onion (sliced)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
½ of one red jalapeno pepper (sliced, or a couple Thai chiles, halved)
3 ¼-inch slices galangal or ginger
1 lemongrass stalk (pounded with the side of a knife and cut into 2-inch long pieces)
2 teaspoons red Thai curry paste
4 cups chicken broth (see Notes if vegan or on Whole30)
4 cups canned coconut cream or coconut milk (see Notes)
2 medium chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces, see Notes for vegan/vegetarian or to use shrimp)
8 ounces white mushroom caps (sliced)
1-2 tablespoons coconut sugar (if on Whole30, see Notes)
1 ½ - 2 tablespoons fish sauce (plus more to taste, see Notes if on Whole30 or vegan)
2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2-3 green onions (sliced thin)
fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno or chile, galangal or ginger, lemongrass, and red curry paste and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until onions are softened. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Strain out the aromatics (the garlic, onions, lemongrass, and ginger) and discard. Add in coconut cream or milk, chicken breast (or tofu or shrimp), and mushrooms. Simmer until chicken breast pieces are just cooked through, then add fish sauce, coconut aminos (or coconut sugar), and lime juice, plus more of each to taste.
  • Cook 2 minutes, then ladle into serving bowls and top with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 60 g, SaturatedFat 52 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 1266 mg, Fiber 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

TOM KA GAI (COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP)



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The quintessential Thai soup.

Provided by MARBALET

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

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken meat
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 cups water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
4 tablespoons fish sauce
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into thin strips and saute in oil for to 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.
  • In a pot, bring coconut milk and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Add ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne powder and turmeric. Simmer until the chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with scallions and fresh cilantro and serve steaming hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 27.4 g, Sodium 786.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
7 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 3/4 cups cooked, diced chicken
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 12 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in the broth and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the soup. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the heavy cream, sherry, and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste. Remove and discard the herb bundle. Divide among soup bowls, sprinkle the top of each soup with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

TOM KHA GAI



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An easy and healthy Thai chicken soup. Serve over rice. Add more fish sauce or chile paste to taste.

Provided by Darcy Loo

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
¼ cup sweet red chile sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
10 kaffir lime leaves, torn and bruised
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
1 (15 ounce) can straw mushrooms
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 zucchini, sliced
1 lemongrass stalk, chopped
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Warm chicken broth and coconut milk together in a stockpot over medium heat; add chile sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves. Bring broth mixture to a low simmer until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove stockpot from heat and strain out ginger and lime leaves. Return broth mixture to the stockpot and bring to a simmer. Cook chicken in the simmering broth until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, onion, zucchini, lemongrass, and basil and simmer until onion softens, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1317.8 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP (TOM KHA GAI)



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This is a common creamy coconut soup in Thailand.

Provided by SapphireKT

Time 30m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Bring chicken stock or water to the boil, add galangal, lemon grass, kafir lime leaves, coriander stalks and boil for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add chicken breast to the soup, boil for another 5 minutes until cooked.
  • Add a pinch of sugar, coconut milk, chillis, cherry tomatoes and mushroom. Bring the soup to the boil again.
  • Take off the heat. Season with lime juice and fish sauce. Add coriander leaves and spring onions.

TOM KA KAI (THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP)



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This is my husband's all time favorite Thai soup - but up until now, I haven't been able to recreate it at home. I've played around with several versions to come up with this one. The authentic ingredients make a HUGE difference - although you can use substitutions, of course, it does affect the outcome. I have been able to find the galangal root (much preferred over ginger!!), the lemongrass, and the kaffir lime leaves at my local asian market. Yum yum yum, worth the extra shopping trip!

Provided by Gatorbek

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (I use a stir-fry mix of mushrooms with shitakes, oyster mushrooms, and portabellas)
3 green onions, sliced (divided)
1 stalk lemongrass
1 inch fresh galangal root or 1 inch gingerroot, grated
2 red chilies (more or less to desired heat level)
6 cups chicken stock (use good quality here)
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
fresh cilantro
fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a large soup pot, heat the oil over high heat until very hot but not smoking. I often make this is a wok on the stove.
  • Salt the chicken and add to oil, tossing to brown all the pieces. Cook about 3 minutes or until outside is browned, but not necessarily cooked all the way through.
  • Add mushrooms and toss. Allow to cook until some of the moisture is cooked out and the mushrooms are soft. Turn down heat to medium-low.
  • To prepare the lemongrass, slice and mince the lower portion and reserve the stalk to flavor the soup. You can use a food processor for this, or just mince it by hand. The woody upper portion of the stalk will be removed later, so don't chop it up, simply score it by making a few superficial cuts in it to allow it to flavor the soup.
  • Add the whites of the onions, reserving the greens. Add the minced lower portion of the lemongrass, grated galangal, and chilies. Toss until just warmed through.
  • Add the lemongrass stalk, lime leaves, chicken stock, coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar and remaining onions, reserving just a few for garnish. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend well.
  • Taste test and adjust flavors as follows:.
  • Not salty enough - add more fish sauce.
  • Too sour - add a little more brown sugar.
  • Too spicy - add more coconut milk.
  • Not spicy enough - add more chilies.
  • Ladle into 4 soup bowls and garnish with remaining onion greens, cilantro, and basil.
  • Variations:.
  • Add more vegetables such as some sliced red bell peppers with the mushrooms.
  • Serve over wide rice noodles for a main dish serving.
  • Make vegetarian by increasing mushrooms in place of chicken and substituting vegetable stock.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.4, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 48.6, Sodium 1453.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.7, Protein 25.6

COCONUT MILK SOUP WITH CHICKEN (GAI DOM KHA)



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 42m

Yield 6 servings, as part of Thai meal

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 stalks lemon grass
3 tablespoons sliced Siamese ginger
4 cloves garlic, cut up
3 peppercorns
7 coriander roots, cut up
23 shallots
4 cups medium-thick coconut milk (see recipe)
1 pound sliced white meat chicken
5 red chiles, seeded and finely minced (prik khee nu)
4 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
4 tablespoons lime juice
5 makrut lime leaves, finely shredded
3 sprigs coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • Wash and trim root ends of lemon grass. Peel off tough layers and slice bottom 6 inches thinly. Discard rest of the lemon grass. Chop one tablespoon.
  • With a food processor running add chopped lemon grass, 1 tablespoon sliced ginger, the garlic, peppercorns and coriander roots and shallots and process to rough paste.
  • Bring 1 cup of the coconut milk to a boil and add lemon grass mixture. Keep stirring, reduce heat and add chicken, the remaining coconut milk and the remaining ginger and lemon grass. Return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 3 minutes longer.
  • Add chilies, fish sauce and lime juice to soup.
  • Decorate with lime leaves and coriander sprigs and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 681, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 32 grams, Sodium 1049 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
  • If you don't have lemongrass, you can substitute ginger.
  • Add a touch of lime juice or fish sauce to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or basil for a pop of color.
  • Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • If you want spicier soup, add more chili peppers or red pepper flakes.
  • For a thicker soup, add more coconut milk or cornstarch.
  • If you don't have coconut milk, you can substitute chicken broth.
  • For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and omit the chicken.
  • If you don't have bamboo shoots, you can substitute water chestnuts or celery.

Conclusion:

Tom Gai Kai Onn, also known as Chicken Coconut Cream Soup, is a fragrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its combination of tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and creamy coconut milk, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a cold day or a light and refreshing dish for a summer lunch, Tom Gai Kai Onn is a great choice. So next time you're in the mood for something delicious and easy to make, give this soup a try!

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