THAI-STYLE CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Ginger     Poultry     Rice     Coconut     Curry     Winter     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth (64 fl oz)
4 cups water
1 tablespoon Thai green curry paste*
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
2 cups loosely packed whole fresh cilantro leaves plus 1/2 cup chopped (from 2 large bunches)
1 cup jasmine rice
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced crosswise, then slices cut lengthwise into thin strips, or 3/4 lb medium shrimp in shell (31 to 35 per lb), peeled and deveined
1 (13- to 14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk, stirred well
1/4 lb snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Combine stock, water, curry paste, garlic, ginger, coriander seeds, and whole cilantro leaves in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until ginger is softened, about 15 minutes. Pour through a paper-towel-lined sieve into a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot and discard solids. Stir rice into soup and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add chicken or shrimp and poach at a bare simmer, uncovered, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, snow peas, and fish sauce and simmer, uncovered, until peas are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, salt, and chopped cilantro.
  • *Available at Asian markets, some specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets.

Amiin tyga Official
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I highly recommend it.


Teresa Lane
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I've tried this soup several times and I'm always disappointed. The flavor is just bland and the chicken is always dry.


Ratna Tamang
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Avery Floyd
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I wasn't impressed with this soup. The flavor was just okay and the chicken was a bit tough.


Asempah Leonard
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very affordable to make.


Kayla Fuller
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Shyamu Sah
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


David Trythall
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Myron Suggs
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always so comforting and helps me feel better.


Muhammad Shamshad
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This soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had added some additional spices.


Sally Kadry
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to make it even more hearty.


Dipu Dubai
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This Thai-style chicken and rice soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broth was incredibly flavorful. We will definitely be making this soup again soon.