Thai Chicken Tom Kha Soup
A spicy and sour Thai soup made with chicken, lemongrass, and a variety of aromatics. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Ingredients
- β1 pound chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- β2 tablespoons Thai tom kha pasteavailable at most Asian markets
- β1 can (14 oz) coconut milkfull-fat for best flavor
- β2 cups chicken brothlow-sodium
- β1 tablespoon fish sauceoptional
- β1 tablespoon sugaroptional
- β2 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- β2 chili pepperssliced
- β2 kaffir lime leavesfresh or frozen
- β1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the chicken broth in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced chili peppers and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Add the Thai tom kha paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 4
Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- 5
Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, and lemon juice to the pot.
- 6
Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and add the kaffir lime leaves.
- 8
Simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 9
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.