Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Print Version)
Creamy Thai coconut chicken soup with tender meat, vibrant vegetables, and warming spices.
# Components:
→ Proteins
01 - 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
04 - 1 medium onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 3-inch pieces and smashed
08 - 3 kaffir lime leaves, optional
→ Liquids
09 - 4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
10 - 1 can (14 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
11 - 2 tablespoons fish sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
13 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
14 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
→ Spices & Herbs
15 - 1 to 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, to taste
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
19 - Thai basil, optional, for garnish
20 - Sliced red chili, optional, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Transfer chicken thighs, red bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, garlic, ginger, smashed lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves (if using) to the crockpot.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce or tamari, lime juice, brown sugar, Thai red curry paste, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the prepared liquid mixture over the ingredients in the crockpot.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
05 - Remove the lemongrass stalks and kaffir lime leaves. Taste broth and adjust with more lime juice, fish sauce, or curry paste if preferred.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, Thai basil, and sliced red chili as desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Easy hands-off preparation
- Rich & aromatic flavors with healthy ingredients
02 -
- This soup is gluten-free and dairy-free if tamari is used instead of soy sauce.
- Double-check curry paste and broth for hidden allergens if needed.
03 -
- Substitute chicken breasts for a leaner soup if preferred.
- Use tofu and vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, and omit fish sauce.