Description
Experience the delightful flavors of One Pot Thai Chicken Soup, a comforting dish that combines aromatic coconut broth with the zesty kick of red curry, ginger, and lime. This easy-to-make soup is loaded with tender pulled chicken, rice noodles, and fresh vegetables, making it the perfect solution for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. In just one pot, you can create a warming meal that rivals your favorite takeout. With customizable spice levels and versatile ingredients, this recipe caters to every palate and dietary preference. Say goodbye to takeout and enjoy the comforting embrace of homemade Thai goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2–4 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 14 oz. cans quality coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 5–6 kaffir lime leaves
- 3 tablespoons minced Thai or regular basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz. cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup chopped bite-size cauliflower florets
- 3 oz. rice vermicelli/thin rice noodles/sticks (broken into pieces)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha
- crushed peanuts
- chopped cilantro
- lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sear chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and carrots in drippings until soft. Stir in red curry paste, ginger, and garlic.
- Return chicken to pot; add broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and spices.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- Add remaining vegetables and rice noodles; cook until noodles are al dente.
- Shred chicken and return it to the pot along with cilantro, lime juice, and sriracha.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg