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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 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 19%
- Protein 52.05 g Good Source 104%
- Carbohydrate 14.05 g 5%
- Total Fat 11.02 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 5.86 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 186.36 mg High 62%
- Sodium 2270.75 mg High 99%
- Dietary Fiber 1.27 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 8.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 379.29 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 676.67 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 15.89 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 2.26 mcg Moderate 11%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) healthy?
- Andrew's Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 375.41 calories and 52.05 g of protein, or 104% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2270.75 mg (99% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.86 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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