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Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

An easy one-pot coconut chicken soup with Thai flavors. This recipe comes together quickly and perfect for a simple and quick meal that can also be super refreshing when you or a loved one is feeling under the weather. Substitute lemongrass and fish sauce with lemon zest and Worcestershire sauce to create this dish with what's available in your pantry.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 large Lemon zested
  • 1/2 large Red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 inch Fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 4-5 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Serrano pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 15 oz can Coconut Milk
  • tbsp Worchestershire sauce
  • 1 pound Cooked chicken cubed
  • 2 tsp Corn flour
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 fresh lime juiced
  • Salt according to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat coconut oil In a medium-sized saucepot
  • Add bell pepper along with the lemon zest and all other minced ingredients except chicken and cilantro.
  • Saute on medium-high heat until ingredients start sweating in the coconut oil and soften up.
  • Now add chicken broth and bring to boil.
  • Change heat setting to medium-low and add coconut milk, Worcestershire sauce and cubed bite-sized chicken.
  • Make a cornflour slurry by mixing the cornflour and water. Use more water or more cornflour for a smooth consistency.
  • Pour the corn slurry into the soup.
  • Cook until heated through. Add cilantro and lemon juice and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Taste soup to check for salt and add accordingly.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Chicken Soup, Coconut Soup, Easy Recipes, Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, Thai Soup