As I sit here in my yoga pants and sweatshirt (don’t judge-it’s the weekend!), listening to the breeze ruffle the leaves, I think I finally have to admit summer is over. I am crying inside knowing that it will be a long 9 months until I can swim in the lake (fellow Minnesotans know this is actually quite optimistic, but let me have my delusions). But for all of those tears, I am also secretly excited for the beauties of fall. Football games, gorgeous brilliant leaves in all colors of the rainbow, sweatshirts (I really love them enough to give them two mentions) and of course…soup. And for the perfect meal to straddle that summer into fall weather… Thai Chicken Soup.
Thai Chicken Soup is a delicious, comforting soup reminiscent of a Thai restaurant. It features bold Thai flavors, so much so that you would think it would be complicated. But here’s the secret-you can throw it together in 30 minutes or less!
You are going to need a few ingredients that you may not stock in your pantry, but I assure you they are were all easy to find at my suburban grocery store. (Since these are ingredients I use frequently in Asian inspired dishes, there will be more uses for them coming up. Stay tuned.) If your grocery store does not have an Asian section, I was able to find all of these on amazon. Sambal Oelek (chili paste), Fish Sauce, Coconut Milk, and lemongrass all combine to make a flavorful soup that was is a huge hit with my entire family!
We serve this soup with a side of crusty bread (my kids like to sop up the flavorful broth), but it would also pair well with a salad, rice crackers or even potstickers. I’ve also been meaning to try serving it over rice (maybe next time…I’ll let you know how it goes).
Thai Chicken Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 1 cup carrot matchsticks or finely diced
- 4 teaspoons ginger peeled and minced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 3-5 inch stalk of lemongrass sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons Sambal Oelek chili paste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 15 ounce can lite coconut milk
- 4 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cups cooked chicken sliced or shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions sliced
- 3 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup peanuts chopped
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large dutch oven.
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Add mushrooms, red pepper, carrot, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass to the dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
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Add sambal oelek (chili paste) and then cook for an additional 1 minute.
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Add chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce and brown sugar and bring to a slow simmer.
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Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add chicken to soup and then allow to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Remove lemongrass stalks and discard.
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Add green onions, cilantro and lime juice.
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Stir to combine.
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Dish up into bowls and garnish with chopped peanuts, additional green onions or additional cilantro.
Jacki Q says
This looks amazing! As fall approaches I start diving into my soup Pinterest board. This one is getting added!
Lane says
Yay! Hope you enjoy!
Michelle says
That looks amazing! Must try!
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Valerie says
That soup looks delicious. Since Fall is approaching I am trying to stock up on soup recipes.
Lane says
Right? Never enough soup!
Amanda says
This looks SO good! I feel like I say that about every recipe…but I mean, seriously!
Amanda says
I love soups any time of year. I can;t wait to try this one. I wish there were “smell-a-recipe!”
Jenni says
I haven’t made many Thai inspired dishes, but this one looks too delicious not to try! Thanks for the recipe!
Melissa says
If there is one thing I have to pick that makes me love Fall the most, it has to be SOUP (and stews, and chili…lol). This sounds like one me and hubby will both enjoy!
Lane says
Right? Soups (and stews) are my favorite part of fall also!
Megan || ChickadeeLIt.com says
This looks so flavorful and warming. Thanks!
Shane says
This looks perfect heading into autumn! Pinning to make
Lane says
Thanks!
DessertForTwo says
I’m obsessed!
Charlotte says
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Lane says
Thanks Charlotte! We’ll be sure to check it out!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Those veggies look great!
Aish says
This soup looks light and healthy. I need to brush up on my soup recipes.
Heather @Boston Girl Bakes says
OH man this look so good! I have a bottle of fish sauce in my fridge that is crying out for attention so this is perfect!
Lane says
We can so be friends! This is exactly how I think…
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
I really love Thai food! This looks easy and fast to put together. I can try it!
Lane says
Super fast and easy!
Emilee says
This looks amazing! Pinning for later!
Lane says
Thanks! Hope you love it!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
We love Thai food. This soup looks and sounds delicious. Perfect for the fall weather that is quickly approaching.
Lane says
We love Thai food too! Let’s just not talk about that cold weather coming, eh?
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
The flavors in this soup look amazing! I bet it’s so perfect for a cool fall day.
Lane says
Perfect for the cool fall!
Tara@SimpleFood365 says
This soup is full of all of my favorite flavors. It’s getting cooler…almost time for soups. This is definitely getting a spot on my winter soup menu.
Lane says
Yay! Thanks, I hope you love it like I do!
Cricket says
This looks unbelievably comforting!
Lane says
So comforting!
Platter Talk says
Beautiful shot. I can almost taste the broth now! Thai food is some of my favorite food. Thanks for posting.