Description
Spicy Thai coconut soup delivers exotic flavors from Southeast Asia with rich coconut milk and aromatic herbs. Balanced ingredients and simple preparation make this comforting dish perfect for exploring international cuisine you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins & Base:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces / 414 milliliters) coconut milk
Seasonings & Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Vegetables & Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Finishing Touches:
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Assemble all ingredients in the slow cooker, layering chicken, broth, coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced red bell pepper for maximum flavor infusion.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 6-7 hours, or alternatively use high heat setting for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches complete tenderness.
- Carefully extract the cooked chicken from the liquid and use two forks to meticulously shred the meat into delicate, uniform pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken back into the soup, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy broth.
- Enhance the soup’s brightness by squeezing fresh lime juice, which will add a zesty and vibrant dimension to the rich, aromatic base.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls and generously garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves, creating a visually appealing and fragrant final presentation.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by gradually adding red curry paste, tasting as you go to achieve your preferred heat intensity.
- Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas to create a vegetarian version that maintains the soup’s rich, creamy texture.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content, allowing you to season more precisely with fish sauce and other ingredients.
- Chop herbs and garnishes just before serving to preserve their vibrant flavor and fresh appearance, enhancing the soup’s overall sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg