Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) balances creamy coconut richness with bright lemongrass, citrusy makrut lime leaves, and peppery galangal for a layered, aromatic broth. Tender chicken and mixed mushrooms add hearty texture while a hint of heat rounds each spoonful. Perfect as a cozy dinner starter or a light, comforting main on cool evenings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan; add the lemon grass, galangal, cilantro, green onion, and lime leaves. Stir, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir the chicken, fish sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes into the stock mixture; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the coconut milk, shiitake mushrooms, and cremini mushrooms; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Calories 375.41 kcal Moderate
- Protein 52.05 g Good Source
- Carbs 14.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.02 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.86 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 186.36 mg High
- Sodium 2408.6 mg High
- Fiber 1.27 g Low Source
- Sugar 8.9 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.28 g Low Source
- Calcium 379.72 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate
- Potassium 676.67 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 60.66 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 4.17 mcg Good Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) is a Thai dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 375.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)?
- It is a Thai soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Galangal. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 375.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
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