Vietnamese-Inspired Chicken Curry Soup
Vietnamese-Inspired Chicken Curry Soup features tender chicken simmered with potatoes, carrots, and bell pepper in a rich coconut-curry broth perfumed by lemongrass, ginger, and makrut lime leaves. The balance of fish sauce, aromatics, and gentle heat creates a layered, comforting bowl that’s both hearty and bright. Serve it for a cozy dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want warmth and vibrant flavor in every spoonful.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vietnamese-Inspired Chicken Curry Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir the chicken and onion in the hot oil until the chicken is lightly browned and the onion is soft and translucent; remove the onion and chicken from the pot and set them aside.
- 2
Sauté the shallots in the drippings in the pot for about 1 minute, then stir in the garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and curry powder. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, then stir in the bell pepper and carrots. Return the chicken and onion to the pot and stir in the chicken broth, water, and fish sauce. Season with lime leaves, a bay leaf, and red pepper flakes.
- 3
Bring to a boil and add the potatoes. Return to a boil and pour in the coconut milk. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 40 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
Portion the soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with a cilantro sprig.
- Calories 488.34 kcal High 24%
- Protein 55.36 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 36.34 g 13%
- Total Fat 14.17 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.39 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 169.22 mg High 56%
- Sodium 1450.93 mg High 63%
- Dietary Fiber 8.93 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 12.78 g --
- Added Sugars 5.39 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 205.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 2.62 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 730.93 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 93.23 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 16.94 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.54 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Vietnamese Inspired Chicken Curry Soup is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 488.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vietnamese-Inspired Chicken Curry Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vietnamese-Inspired Chicken Curry Soup?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 488.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vietnamese-Inspired Chicken Curry Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Vietnamese-Inspired Chicken Curry Soup healthy?
- Vietnamese-Inspired Chicken Curry Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 488.34 calories and 55.36 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1450.93 mg (63% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.39 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.39 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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