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Tom Kha Gai Soup: Discover This Creamy Delight!

Tom Kha Gai Soup is a creamy coconut chicken soup that combines rich flavors of lemongrass, kaffir lime, and galangal, creating a delightful and aromatic dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass cut into 2-inch pieces and lightly crushed
  • 3-4 kaffir lime leaves torn
  • 3-4 slices of galangal or ginger if unavailable
  • 1-2 Thai bird chilies crushed (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms shiitake or button
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Pour the coconut milk and chicken stock into a large pot set over medium heat. Stir until well combined and allow it to reach a gentle simmer.
  2. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and bird chilies into the pot, letting the flavors meld together for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the thinly sliced chicken and mushrooms, cooking until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the sliced onion, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar, allowing the soup to simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Taste the soup and modify the seasoning with extra fish sauce or lime juice as needed.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and discard the lemongrass and lime leaves.
  7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian twist, swap the chicken for tofu and use vegetable stock.
  • Enhance the dish with additional vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition and vibrant color.

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