Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Coconut Soup
Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Coconut Soup blends velvety coconut milk with bright lemongrass, ginger, and garlic for a rich yet refreshing bowl. Tender chicken and mushrooms soak up red curry warmth, while fish sauce depth and a squeeze of lime keep each sip vibrant. Serve it for a cozy dinner or when you’re craving a fragrant, chili-kissed comfort soup.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Coconut Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 16
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir the lemongrass, garlic, and ginger together in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until fragrant.
- 2
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- 4
Strain the broth and set it aside, discarding the lemongrass, garlic, and ginger.
- 5
Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- 6
Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil for 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes.
- 8
Stir in the fish sauce, red curry paste, and lime juice until combined.
- 9
Pour in the broth and coconut milk, return to a simmer, and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 10
Skim off and discard any excess oil and fat that rise to the surface.
- 11
Add the red onion and cook until it softens, about 5 minutes.
- 12
Remove from the heat and stir in about half of the cilantro.
- 13
Portion the soup into bowls and serve with plates of lime wedges, jalapeño rings, and the remaining cilantro.
- 14
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 445.3 kcal High 22%
- Protein 42.63 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 19.23 g 7%
- Total Fat 22.44 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 8.42 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 180.63 mg High 60%
- Sodium 1462.12 mg High 64%
- Dietary Fiber 3.47 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 280.49 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 4.82 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 505.87 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 38.32 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 11.45 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 1.54 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Thai Style Spicy Chicken Coconut Soup is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 445.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Coconut Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Coconut Soup?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 445.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Coconut Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Coconut Soup healthy?
- Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Coconut Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 445.3 calories and 42.63 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1462.12 mg (64% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.42 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Garlic 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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