Ingredients
Broth:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
Aromatics:
- 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
- 4–6 slices galangal (or ginger)
- 5–6 kaffir lime leaves, torn
Add-ins:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small red chili or Thai bird’s eye chili, halved
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp palm sugar or brown sugar
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Scallions, thinly sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Combine chicken broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves in a pot. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and chili; simmer 5 minutes.
- Add chicken; cook 5-7 minutes if raw, 2-3 if cooked.
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar; adjust seasoning.
- Remove aromatics; serve garnished with cilantro, scallions, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust chili for heat preference.
- A water bath is not necessary.
- Gluten-free if using gluten-free fish sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg