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Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Coconut milk broth with chicken and mushrooms finished with a touch of lime and chili.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast sliced
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 stalk lemongrass bruised
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Simmer the broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, and curry paste in a pot.
  2. Add the sliced chicken and mushrooms and simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Remove and discard the lemongrass stalk.
  4. Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

Use light coconut milk for a less rich version.