COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP

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It is a northern Thai soup called Tom Khai Gai. Much of the flavor comes from the garnish that is added after it is cooked: the fresh lime, chiles, coriander leaves, and the roasted chili curry paste. This soup will have a bite to it no matter what you do, but you can modify the spiciness by changing the peppers and the amount of chili paste that you use.

Provided by ellisreyes

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup coconut milk
2 lemon grass, chopped
4 slices (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
5 kaffir lime leaves, torn in half
¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
5 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup coconut milk
½ cup lime juice
1 teaspoon red curry paste
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
15 green Thai chiles, crushed

Steps:

Bring 1 cup coconut milk, lemon grass, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the chicken, fish sauce, and sugar. Reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until the chicken no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 cup coconut milk, and bring to a simmer, about 3 minutes.
Divide the lime juice and curry paste into 4 bowls. Pour soup into bowls, and garnish with cilantro and Thai chiles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 1476.6 mg, Sugar 16.2 g