CHICKEN AND GALANGAL SOUP

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This is adapted From David Thompsons Thai Food. It has become one of my all-time favorite soups. It is TDF. Adopted 9/06

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Thai

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup coconut cream
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon palm sugar
2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed
3 shallots, peled
2 coriander, roots scraped
3 Thai green chili, stems removed
10 slices galangal, peeled
3 kaffir lime leaves
8 ounces mushrooms, cut into bite sized pieces (Chanterelles, straw, oyster or Button)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart saucepan, heat chicken stock, coconut milk, coconut cream, salt and palm sugar to boiling.
  • Meanwhile bruise lemongrass, shallots, cporiander roots and chiles using a mortar and pestle.
  • Add to boiling stock along with galangal and lime leaves.
  • Simmer slowly for 20 minutes.
  • Strain out all solids.
  • Return liquid to pot and add chicken and mushrooms.
  • Simmer until chicken is cooked.
  • Add fish sauce and lime juice.
  • Stir to incorporate.
  • Ladle into bowls.
  • Garnish with cilantro and green onion.

JS Johurul Islam
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This is one of my favorite soups. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the addition of galangal.


Koko Ashna
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.


Waheed Jee
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This is a great soup to make on a cold day. It's so comforting and filling.


Jose Pintor
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use frozen chicken.


Muhammad Ahmad
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Emily Obimbo
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This is the best chicken soup I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


Sabi Mbata
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the addition of coconut milk.


sosicktheillest 91
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Eylul Sarimuratoglu
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This is one of my favorite soups. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect.


Ansari Taufique
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved it!


Ashiqian Gaming
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. I love the combination of chicken and galangal.


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