VIETNAMESE-STYLE CHICKEN CURRY SOUP

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I use Vietnamese-style curry powder found at Asian food stores (usually called 'cari'). If you can't find it, use Madras curry powder. I make mine soupy, but you can make a thick stew by reducing the amount of chicken broth and water by half. Serve with rice or French bread, or both.

Provided by shaggy

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

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
1 onion, cut into chunks
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
⅛ cup thinly sliced fresh ginger root
1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 tablespoons curry powder
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 carrots, sliced diagonally
1 quart chicken broth
1 quart water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 kaffir lime leaves
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
8 small potatoes, quartered
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 bunch fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook chicken and onions in oil until onions are soft and translucent; remove onions and chicken from pot and set aside.
  • Saute shallots in pot for about 1 minute, then stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass and curry powder. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, then stir in bell pepper and carrots. Return chicken and onion to pot and stir in chicken broth, water and fish sauce. Season with lime leaves, bay leaf and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a boil and introduce potatoes. Return to a boil and pour in coconut milk. Reduce heat and simmer 40 to 60 minutes, until potatoes and chicken are tender. Garnish each dish with a sprig of fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 374.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Mersina
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I'm reporting this recipe to the authorities. It's dangerous and should not be shared.


Phila Ntlali
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This soup is a disgrace to Vietnamese cuisine. It's an insult to the culture.


ThabisoSbusiso Motsepe
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This is the worst soup I've ever had. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Rozana and Zayan's family
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This recipe is missing some important ingredients. It's not possible to make a good soup with just these ingredients.


Richard Wagner
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. It didn't taste very good either.


Badal Mahara
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This soup is a waste of time. It's not flavorful at all.


Connie Lawrence
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.


Ismahan Ikram
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This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some coconut milk.


Soikot Ahamed
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are subtle and well-balanced.


Hayley tlcsvcd
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Khadija Umar
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


ABDULAZIZ A
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Hannah Ndungu
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this soup was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The soup turned out great, and my family loved it.


rai King
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make, and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of the coconut milk and the curry paste. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Bruno Ball
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The kids love the mild curry flavor, and the adults appreciate the complex spices. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Sarah Wolfe
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This soup is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the curry broth is creamy and rich. I added a few extra vegetables, such as carrots and celery, to make it even more hearty.