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THE BEST THAI TOM KHA SOUP RECIPE

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Tom Kha Gai - Thai chicken coconut soup aromatic of lemongrass, lime kaffir leaves and galangal, gives you a refreshing aftertaste with a creamy taste from coconut.

Provided by natty's pantry

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

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer parts removed, thinly sliced
1 (2 inch) piece galangal, thinly sliced
2 fresh Thai chile peppers, minced
6 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut against the grain into bite-sized pieces
½ head cabbage, thinly sliced
5 limes, juiced
¾ teaspoon fish sauce

Steps:

Bring coconut milk and chicken stock to a boil in a pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add cilantro, lemongrass, galangal, Thai chile peppers, and kaffir lime leaves; simmer for 5 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high heat. Add chicken; simmer until no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes. Stir in cabbage; cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove soup from heat; stir in lime juice and fish sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 27.5 g, Sodium 243.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

TOM KHA GAI THAI SOUP

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I fell in love with my local Thai restaurant's tom kha gai soup, and this is my closest match to it. It's delicious, healthful, and filling. The galangal, ginger, and lemon grass chunks are not meant to be eaten, so they can be thrown out or put back in the pot.

Provided by JuliAnne

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

10 leaf (blank)s kaffir lime leaves
4 cups chicken broth, or more to taste
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
3 peppers Thai chiles, chopped
1 (1 inch) piece galangal, thinly sliced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
3 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 stalk lemon grass, chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans whole straw mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons Key lime juice
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Devein lime leaves and cut into very thin slices; set aside.
Combine chicken broth and coconut milk in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add chiles, galangal, and ginger and simmer over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Add chicken, sliced lime leaves, and lemon grass and continue to cook until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, about 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add the drained straw mushrooms, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Stir well, and serve with plenty of fresh cilantro on top as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 1417.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g