Description
Indulge in the creamy and aromatic flavors of Thailand with this Slow Cooker Tom Kha Soup recipe. This Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for any occasion. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the rich, savory broth infused with lemongrass, ginger, and coconut milk.
Ingredients
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Chicken Soup:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
- 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, to taste
- juice of 2 limes
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 green onions, sliced
- cooked jasmine rice, optional, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, add chicken, chicken broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms, fish sauce, brown sugar, and red curry paste. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Adjust Seasoning: About 30 minutes before serving, remove lemongrass, ginger, and lime leaves. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or lime juice as needed. Add sliced red chili for heat, if using.
- Finish and Serve: Just before serving, stir in chopped cilantro and green onions. Serve hot on its own or over jasmine rice.
Notes
- If you can’t find kaffir lime leaves, substitute with extra lime juice and zest.
- Lemongrass paste can be used in place of fresh lemongrass in a pinch.
- For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and fish sauce, and use vegetable broth and tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
