Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4–6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
• Keywords: Thai coconut soup, chicken coconut soup, Tom Kha style soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste (adjust to taste)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce)
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt, to taste
• Optional: chopped cilantro, green onions, or chili oil for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add coconut milk and stir to combine.
6. Add chicken and mushrooms. Simmer for 12–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
7. Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or extra lime if needed.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or chili oil if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Add sliced bell peppers or spinach for extra vegetables.
• Use shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood version.
• For extra heat, add fresh sliced chili or more curry paste.