Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of One Pot Thai Chicken Soup, a delightful blend of aromatic coconut broth infused with red curry, ginger, garlic, and lime. This vibrant dish features tender pulled chicken, rice noodles, and an assortment of fresh vegetables, making it perfect for cozy nights or gatherings. In just over an hour, you can skip takeout and create a meal that bursts with flavor right in your kitchen. With minimal cleanup required thanks to the one-pot preparation, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious.
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
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 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
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1.5 teaspoons sriracha
- crushed peanuts (for garnish)
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- lime juice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven and sear chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and carrots in the same pot until softened; add red curry paste, ginger, and garlic.
- Return chicken to the pot; add broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves, basil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Shred the chicken; add mushrooms, bell pepper, cauliflower florets, and noodles to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken with cilantro and lime juice; adjust seasoning and serve garnished with crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg