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Tom Kha Gai Soup

Tom Kha Gai Soup

Tom Kha Gai Soup is a delicious, creamy and incredibly flavorful soup from Thailand. It's easy to make, bursting with flavor and a true crowd pleaser!
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Preparation15 minutes
Cook time30 minutes
Total time45 minutes
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Ingredients

4 people
  • 750 ml chicken stock
  • 2 stalks lemongrass (bruised)
  • 4 cm ginger (thinly sliced)
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves (torn into pieces)
  • 2 red chili peppers (sliced into rings (more or less to taste))
  • 300 gram chicken thighs (boneless and skinless, thinly sliced)
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 150 gram chestnut mushrooms (sliced)
  • 150 gram bean sprouts
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 spring onions (sliced into rings)

Equipment

  • Soup pot

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • In a soup pot, combine the chicken stock, lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes to release the flavors.
  • Add the chicken to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the coconut milk.
  • Return the pot to low heat and gently simmer the soup (do not boil!) for 5 minutes to blend the coconut milk with the broth.
  • Add the mushrooms and bean sprouts. Simmer the soup for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Then, add the fish sauce, lime juice, and honey. Taste the soup and add more fish sauce or lime juice, if desired.
  • Remove the lemongrass and lime leaves. Serve the soup with spring onions and bean sprouts for added texture. Enjoy!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Proteins: 22g | Fats: 35g | Saturated fats: 22g

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