Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Thai Basil Chicken Soup, a vibrant dish that perfectly marries the richness of coconut milk with zesty lime and tender chicken. This 30-minute recipe is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. Each spoonful bursts with aromatic flavors from fresh herbs, ginger, and Thai red curry paste, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. With the versatility to customize ingredients based on your pantry or dietary preferences, this soup is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cm fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cane sugar
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté sliced onions until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in Thai red curry paste until aromatic.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add thinly sliced chicken breasts and mushrooms; simmer for about ten minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and cane sugar; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh Thai basil and additional lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg