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Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Easy Tom Kha Gai)

This Thai Chicken Coconut Soup is an easy way to make Thai food in the comfort of your own home. Skip the take-out tonight and make this delicious soup instead!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings - 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp white onion chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger grated (about 1 inch of root)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 8 oz. mushrooms sliced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 stalks lemongrass found in the produce section with the fresh herbs
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 can unsweetened coconut milk NOT the non-dairy milk alternative in the refrigerated cartons

Instructions

  • In a medium soup pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, garlic, and onion to the oil. Cook until chicken is done.
  • Stir in ginger, basil, cilantro, mushrooms, pepper flakes, chicken stock, and lemongrass. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
  • Remove lemongrass stalks and discard. Stir in lime juice and coconut milk and serve immediately.