Description
Discover how to make a delicious Thai Chicken Soup that’s perfect for any occasion. With bold Thai flavors, tender chicken, and creamy coconut broth, this dish is a must-try for fans of both hearty soups and Thai cuisine. Whether you’re looking for a cozy meal to enjoy on a cold day or a satisfying dish to impress guests, this recipe has you covered.
Ingredients
- 2medium carrots(chopped)
- 1medium red bell pepper(chopped)
- ½medium yellow onion(chopped)
- 2-inch piece of ginger(minced)
- 4cloves garlic(minced)
- 4 tablespoonsred curry paste
- 2 tablespoonsfish sauce
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce(use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoonpalm sugar(or brown sugar)
- 3 cupschicken stock
- 4boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 215-ounce cans coconut milk
- 1lime(juiced)
- 8 ouncesrice vermicelli(cooked according to package directions)
- Optional toppings:Lime wedges, sautéed mushrooms, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, red bell pepper, and onion.
- Mince the ginger and garlic.
- Add the chopped vegetables, ginger, garlic, red curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar, chicken stock, and chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
- Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add the lime juice. Stir well.
- Let the soup warm for another 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Place the cooked rice vermicelli in bowls and ladle the Thai Chicken Soup over the top.
- Serve with any optional toppings like lime wedges, sautéed mushrooms, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Notes
Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ginger and garlic add a more vibrant flavor to the soup.
Make It Spicy: Add chopped Thai chilies if you want extra heat.
Vegetarian Option: Replace chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Storage Tip: The soup base (without the vermicelli) can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
