THAI CHICKEN SOUP WITH COCONUT (TOM KHA KAI)

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Silky texture & makes your kitchen "smell like Heaven" according to a friend of mine. Original recipe from "True Thai" Victor Sodsook

Provided by msmia

Categories     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chicken stock
5 1/2 ounces gingerroot, cut in chunks
12 inches lemongrass, stalk cut into 3 in pieces
1 lime, zest of (zest of one lime)
2 (15 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chili paste (with tamarind)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 small chili peppers, diced

Steps:

  • Bring stock, ginger, lemongrass & lime zest to a boil. Cook one minute then add coconut milk & chicken breast. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  • Combine chili paste, lemon juice, fish sauce and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add to soup w/ mushroom slices & diced chilis. Simmer until mushrooms are soft.
  • Serve after removing ginger chunks & lemongrass pieces.

Mehardeep Singh
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This is the best Thai chicken soup I've ever had. The flavors are incredible.


Kamal Thapa
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and flavorful.


Caleb Bowman
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Samuel Louissaint
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Emily McDonnell
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect soup for any occasion.


friend chicle
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This soup is very easy to make, and it's also very affordable. It's a great meal for busy weeknights.


Adeleye Darasimi
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The coconut milk and lemongrass give it a unique and delicious taste.


Jami Jami
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Diamonds gaming “ABDUL HADI” YT
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mado Siameur
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This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still really good. I would recommend using less chili paste if you don't like spicy food.


Sathy aktee
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Mdkhat Rubel
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Ryan Shaw
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut milk, but this soup was still really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very creamy.


Sobuj khan
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so flavorful. I love that I can use simple ingredients to create such a delicious dish.


mulungi Favor
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so rich and satisfying.


Ankossie Denise Peggy
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced.


Itx Asif
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Moe Flood
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of coconut milk and lemongrass.


PAGAL KHAN
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and creamy texture.


Ali imran
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the coconut milk gave it a rich and creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.