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Tom Kha Gai Soup: A Delicious Guide to Making Authentic Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this creamy and aromatic Tom Kha Gai, a coconut chicken soup infused with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Perfectly balanced with spices and herbs, this comforting dish is sure to warm your soul!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Mushrooms
  • Broth
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Bird’s eye chilies
  • Tofu (for vegetarian version)
  • Vegetable broth (for vegetarian version)
  • Lemongrass
  • Galangal
  • Kaffir lime leaves

Instructions

  1. Ladle the soup into bowls, making sure to include plenty of chicken, mushrooms, and broth.
  2. Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro leaves for a burst of color and flavor.
  3. Serve hot, and enjoy your homemade Thai coconut chicken soup!

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the number of bird’s eye chilies used.
  • This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated, but the fresh herbs should be added just before serving for the best flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth.
  • Author: Aria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes