Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) balances rich coconut milk with bright citrusy notes of kaffir lime and lemongrass, while galangal and ginger add warm aromatics. Tender chicken and straw mushrooms simmer in a lightly sweet, salty, and tangy broth that feels both comforting and refreshing. Serve as a starter or a light dinner when you’re craving something soothing yet vibrant.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 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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- 11
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove the veins from the lime leaves and slice them very thinly; set aside.
- 2
Combine the chicken broth and coconut milk in a large pot; bring to a boil.
- 3
Add the chiles, galangal, and ginger and simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken, sliced lime leaves, and lemon grass and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Turn off the heat and add the drained straw mushrooms, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
- 6
Stir well, and serve topped with plenty of fresh cilantro as a garnish.
- Calories 245.42 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 20.03 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 23.54 g 9%
- Total Fat 6.45 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 4.03 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.67 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 2175.39 mg High 95%
- Dietary Fiber 3.35 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 10.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 298.27 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 196.02 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 58.79 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 8.21 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 1.45 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
About This Recipe
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 245.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 12 is above.
- 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 245.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) healthy?
- Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 245.42 calories and 20.03 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2175.39 mg (95% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.03 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Fish, 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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