Made with reduced-fat coconut milk, this low-calorie, high-flavor Thai chicken soup is perfect for winter lunches and light dinners.
This easy Thai soup is a steaming bowl of chicken and vegetables, with rich pungent seasonings to give it a kick. It also makes the kitchen smell delicious as it simmers.
If you want more than a bowl of soup as a meal, pair this with a scoop of brown rice and some fresh fruit. Orange slices complement the Asian flavors nicely.
Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) can reduced-fat coconut milk
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chili
1 teaspoon Thai curry paste
1 cup no-salt-added chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup skinless, boneless chicken, chopped
1 cup mixed raw vegetables, chopped (carrots, cauliflower, green beans and leeks, for example)
Ground white pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the coconut milk, onion, garlic, ginger, chili and curry paste. Mix well.
Set the pan over high heat. Add the broth and water, mix well and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Add the chicken, vegetables and white pepper to taste.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Garnish with chopped cilantro (if desired) to serve.
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- 1 (14-ounce) can reduced-fat coconut milk
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chili
- 1 teaspoon Thai curry paste
- 1 cup no-salt-added chicken broth
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 cup skinless, boneless chicken, chopped
- 1 cup mixed raw vegetables, chopped (carrots, cauliflower, green beans and leeks, for example)
- Ground white pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- In a large saucepan, combine the coconut milk, onion, garlic, ginger, chili and curry paste. Mix well.
- Set the pan over high heat. Add the broth and water, mix well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Add the chicken, vegetables and white pepper to taste.
- Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro (if desired) to serve.
