Description
Tom Kha Gai Soup is a creamy and flavorful Thai coconut chicken soup made with aromatic ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. This easy-to-make recipe strikes a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and spicy notes, making it a comforting dish loved worldwide.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 slices fresh galangal (or substitute with ginger)
- 5 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 2–3 Thai chilies, smashed
- 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms (button or shiitake), sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Combine chicken broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and Thai chilies in a large pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook Chicken and Mushrooms: Add chicken slices and mushrooms. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Season the Soup: Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar (if using). Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Substitute galangal with ginger if unavailable, but expect slight differences in flavor.
- Adjust Thai chilies to suit your spice tolerance.
- For a vegetarian version, use tofu and vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soups and Stews
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: Thai coconut chicken soup, Tom Kha, Thai chicken soup, coconut soup recipe