Description
Experience the comforting richness of our Slow Cooker Tom Kha Soup Recipe, a delightful Thai dish that combines creamy coconut milk with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make soup encapsulates the vibrant flavors of Thailand, offering a light yet satisfying meal perfect for cozy nights in or special gatherings. With tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a medley of herbs and spices, each bowl delivers a burst of tangy goodness. Plus, it’s versatile enough to adapt to any dietary preference—simply switch out the chicken for tofu for a vegetarian version. Whip up this creamy delight in your slow cooker and enjoy the tantalizing taste of homemade tom kha gai!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- ½ red jalapeño or Thai chiles
- 3 slices galangal or ginger
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 10 lime leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon red Thai curry paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 8 ounces white mushrooms
Instructions
- Prepare the base by adding onion, garlic, jalapeño, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, curry paste, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
- Remove solids using a slotted spoon.
- Stir in coconut milk, chicken pieces, and mushrooms.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for another hour or LOW for two hours until chicken is done.
- Adjust seasoning with brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice before serving.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg