Description
A fragrant, creamy Thai-inspired soup made with chicken, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, and lime—ready in under 30 minutes for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch fresh ginger, minced or grated
1 cup coconut milk
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Juice of 1 lime
Bell peppers, sliced (to taste)
Carrots, sliced (to taste)
Low-sodium soy sauce, to taste
1 tbsp oil for sautéing (optional)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and ginger. Slice bell peppers and carrots.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken and cook ~5 minutes until no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk. Add bell peppers and carrots. Simmer ~10 minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and soy sauce to taste. Garnish with cilantro or green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for more flavor and juiciness.
- Add chili paste, red curry paste, or Sriracha for spice.
- Mix in spinach, mushrooms, or snap peas for variety.
- Finish with fish sauce or lime zest for tangy depth.
- Add rice or noodles for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
