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Spicy Thai Chicken Soup

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
65 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Lunch Dinner Thai
Spicy Thai Chicken Soup
Ingredients
  • 3 lemongrass stalks, bottom two-thirds of tender inner bulbs only, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (4 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
Instructions
1
Combine the aromatic ingredients of lemongrass, garlic, and ginger in a substantial cooking vessel over medium-high heat until they release their fragrance. Introduce chicken broth into the mixture and bring it to a rolling boil. Gradually decrease heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Separate the flavorful liquid from its solids by straining it, and then set it aside to be discarded later. Discard the lemongrass, garlic, and ginger used in this process.
2
Next, heat oil in a large cooking vessel over medium heat. Sear and stir chicken in hot oil for 5 minutes, ensuring it is cooked through. Add sliced mushrooms to the mixture and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine fish sauce, red curry paste, and lime juice in the pot until they blend harmoniously. Introduce the broth into the mixture and coconut milk; return it to a gentle simmer and let it cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove any excess oil that rises to the surface and discard it.
3
Add sliced red onion to the pot and cook until it becomes soft, taking about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in approximately half of the remaining cilantro. Divide the soup into individual portions and serve it with plates containing lime wedges, jalapeño rings, and the remaining cilantro.