Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful goodness of this Coconut Cilantro Chicken Soup. A fusion of coconut milk, aromatic spices, and tender chicken makes this a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional for heat)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Garnish:
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Serving:
- cooked jasmine rice or rice noodles for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and chili pepper until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, turmeric, coriander, and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Add carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cilantro and green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by altering chili pepper amount.
- For a creamier texture, blend half the soup before adding vegetables.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days, flavors enhance over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg