Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) features a silky coconut-lime broth infused with lemongrass, ginger, and makrut lime leaves, balancing bright acidity with gentle sweetness. Tender chicken, straw mushrooms, and zucchini add hearty texture, while fresh basil lifts the finish. Serve it as a warming dinner or a vibrant starter when you’re craving aromatic, comforting flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Gently heat the chicken broth and coconut milk together in a stockpot over medium heat; stir in the chile sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and lime leaves. Bring the mixture to a low simmer until the flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Take the stockpot off the heat and strain out the ginger and lime leaves. Return the broth mixture to the stockpot and bring it back to a simmer. Cook the chicken in the simmering broth until it is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, onion, zucchini, lemongrass, and basil, and simmer until the onion softens, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 292.99 kcal Moderate
- Protein 29.32 g Good Source
- Carbs 28.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.89 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.42 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 101.2 mg High
- Sodium 1562.3 mg High
- Fiber 2.86 g Moderate
- Sugar 15.4 g High
- Added Sugar 6.82 g Moderate
- Calcium 160.55 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate
- Potassium 507.82 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 33.83 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.94 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.32 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) is a Thai soup recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 292.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)?
- It is a Thai soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, Diced Onion, Fish Sauce. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
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