I love this Thai Soup. I use LEMON juice rather than the traditional Lime, but you can use Lime as well. I guess it’s the rebel in me?. It’s so nice and light, yet so satisfying! A friend mentioned that she had never had Coconut and Lemon before and I have made it often, so this recipe is for her.
Serve with Rice so get that going. This Soup takes a few minutes to chop up like Stir Fry but it cooks so fast!
Initially, it is not too spicy, maybe not even at all to some, but you get to choose how much Sriracha and extra Lemon goes in your Bowl. Enjoy!
If you like this you may also like My Butter Chicken. Also Pork Red Curry. Links here.
Butter Chicken IP , Curry Red Pork IP or Maypo Tofu (Mabo Tofu)
If your making Rice to go with it, then make your Rice as you chop and prepare this. One Option instead of Rice is Cauliflower Rice or even Konica/Shiritake Noodle Rice…See pic at the end.
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs chopped into about 1” pieces.
1 Rib Celery sliced diagonally into 1/8” slices (3/4 c ish).
1 Onion cut into 1/8” strips and in half too (1 1/2 c ish).
1 large Carrot sliced diagonally in 1/8” slices (1 c ish).
4 cloves Garlic thinly sliced.
1 knob Ginger 1 1/2 x 1/2” peeled and sliced thin lengthwise
Lemon Juice from 1 Whole Lemon (Also use a tsp of the Zest also if you like it), you could substitute Lime if desired, or both.
3” piece Lemon Grass if you have it whole, if not 1 tsp Lemon Zest will work
1/3 c Cilantro chopped
1/3 c Fresh Basil chopped.
2 c Chicken Broth or (1 Tbsp Low Sodium Better than Bullion Chicken and 2 c water).
1 Tbsp Costco Better than Bullion Chicken (yes, on top of the broth made above).
2 cans Coconut Milk.
1 -2 Roma Tomatoes chopped 3/4” pieces.
4 oz sliced Mushrooms.
1 scallion chopped.
1 – 2 small sweet Peppers.
1 Tbsp to start of Thai Red Curry Paste
Optional: 1 Jalapeño sliced or chopped
For Garnish:
Schriracha OR Thai Chili Garlic Sauce
Lemon/Lime if you like.
1-2 Scallions chopped
1/3 c Cilantro chopped.
Handful of Fresh Basil whole leaves
In order….so that you don’t get that dreaded Burn Notice, add the Chicken Broth to the Pot first, then the Onions, Chicken, Celery and everything else EXCEPT for the Coconut Milk, the Tomatoes and of course the Garnish. Put the lid on and set the time for 1 min (yes 1) . Let Soup NPR for 3 min and then QR. Turn the Pot off and back on to Saute Hi, Check Chicken for Doneness and add the Coconut Milk and Tomatoes, heat through but DO NOT Boil. Turn Pot off of Sauté and on to keep warm if you like.
Serve with a Side of Rice, Lemon or Lime wedges, Schriracha Sauce, and Garnish. Above.
Shiritake Noodle Rice