Aromatic Thai Lemongrass Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk
This soup combines the fragrant elements of lemongrass and coconut milk with tender chicken for a deliciously comforting dish.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the chicken slices with fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.
- 2
Marinate
Mix well and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preparing the Soup Base
- 1
Combine Aromatics
In a large pot, combine the lemongrass, ginger, chicken broth, and kaffir lime leaves.
- 2
Simmer
Bring to a gentle boil, simmer for 15 minutes to infuse flavors.
Tip: Do not overboil coconut milk as it can separate.
- 3
Strain
Strain to remove the solid ingredients, then return the liquid to the pot.
Tip: To maximize lemongrass flavor, bruise the stalks by tapping them with the back of a knife.
How to Make Aromatic Thai Lemongrass Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk
Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Simmering the Base
Return the strained broth to a gentle simmer.
- 2
Adding the Marinated Chicken
Add the marinated chicken slices and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through.
- 3
Finalizing the Soup
Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and green chilies.
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