THAI COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY SOUP

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Chicken soup soothes the soul (not a scientific fact yet, but it may as well be). In this Thai version, we infuse the broth with coconut milk, fragrant curry paste, fresh ginger, and cilantro to wake up the senses. If you're looking to clear congestion, add a few slices of fresh jalapeno to the stock mixture while it simmers. Remember to saute the chicken just until no longer pink, otherwise the pieces may become tough in the finished soup.

Provided by Doug Mella

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

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons green curry paste
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
½ cup water
1 (1 inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 bunch cilantro, stems and sprigs separated
1 cup diagonally sliced fresh snow peas
3 ounces uncooked brown rice vermicelli noodles
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add minced ginger and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add stock, coconut milk, water, ginger piece, lime juice, and 1/4 cup cilantro stems. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Discard ginger piece. Stir in snow peas and noodles. Cook until noodles are tender, about 3 minutes. Top with cilantro sprigs and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 244.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g