Description
A heartwarming creamy coconut chicken soup infused with bright lime and fresh cilantro, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh chili (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Toss in diced carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in broth and coconut milk, bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice just before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. This soup can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, coconut, chicken, cilantro, lime, comfort food