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Easy Thai Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

This Thai Chicken Soup, also known as Tom Kha Gai, is a flavorful and aromatic soup that balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes. With fragrant galangal, lemongrass, and creamy coconut milk, this easy recipe brings the taste of Thailand to your kitchen in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 slices galangal
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 2-3 red Thai chili peppers, sliced adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms shiitake or oyster mushrooms work well
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  2. Add chicken broth, coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
  5. Remove galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves before serving.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot. Add additional lime juice to taste.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth. Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your desired level of spiciness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Substitute shrimp or tofu for chicken to make it a vegetarian version. Additional vegetables like baby corn or bok choy can also be added.