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Tom Kha Soup with Chicken and Coconut Milk

Name: Tom Kha Soup with Chicken and Coconut Milk
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 500ml chicken broth; 400ml coconut milk; 200g chicken breast, sliced; 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised; 2 kaffir lime leaves; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

A creamy Thai soup with chicken, coconut milk, and aromatic herbs.

20 minutes2 servings

Method

In a pot, combine broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, and lime leaves; bring to a simmer.
Add chicken and cook until just done, about 5 minutes.
Stir in fish sauce, ginger, and mushrooms; cook 2-3 minutes more.
Remove lemongrass and lime leaves, then serve warm.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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