Here’s a Tom Kha Gai Soup recipe — creamy, tangy, and full of Thai flavors 🍲🥥🍗
Tom Kha Gai Soup (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 3–4 slices galangal (or ginger if unavailable)
- 2–3 lemongrass stalks, smashed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3–4 kaffir lime leaves
- 3 Thai red chilies, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp fish sauce (to taste)
- 1–2 tbsp lime juice (to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare broth
- In a pot, combine chicken broth, coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 5–7 minutes for flavor infusion.
2️⃣ Cook chicken
- Add chicken slices and mushrooms. Simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
3️⃣ Season soup
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chilies. Adjust to taste — balance salty, sour, and slightly sweet.
4️⃣ Serve
- Remove galangal, lemongrass, and lime leaves.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbs: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
✅ Low-carb & keto-friendly
✅ High protein
✅ Rich, creamy, and aromatic
💡 Tips & Variations
- Vegetarian version: replace chicken with tofu and fish sauce with soy sauce
- Add bean sprouts or spinach for extra veggies
- For spicier soup, add more Thai chilies or a splash of chili oil
- Serve with cauliflower rice for a more filling keto meal
