Description
A flavorful and light soup that combines tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and creamy coconut milk, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Bell peppers and carrots (to taste)
- Low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring well.
- Add bell peppers and carrots; simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and soy sauce before serving.
Notes
- For added depth of flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight with spices.
- Customize by adding spinach or other seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Adjust spice levels by incorporating chili paste or Sriracha according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg