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Tom Kha Soup: Discover the Ultimate Comfort Recipe

Tom Kha Soup is a comforting Thai soup made with coconut milk, chicken, and aromatic herbs, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 14 ounces coconut milk
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
  • 3-4 slices fresh ginger
  • 3-4 kaffir lime leaves or zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1-2 red chili peppers sliced (adjust for spice preference)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves. Stir to mix well.
  2. Add the sliced chicken and mushrooms to the slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and sliced chili peppers.
  5. Once cooked, remove the lemongrass and ginger slices.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth.
  • You can also add additional vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
  • For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup before serving and stir it back in.

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