Description
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of this Slow Cooker Thai Coconut Chicken Soup. Creamy coconut milk, fragrant spices, and tender chicken come together in this comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 stalk lemongrass (optional, bruised)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy (added at the end)
- fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup: Place the chicken, red curry paste, coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass (if using), salt, and pepper into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and flavors are well blended.
- Finish the Soup: About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the spinach or bok choy and let it wilt in the hot broth. Remove the lemongrass stalk and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Serve this soup with jasmine rice or rice noodles for a heartier meal.
- You can substitute chicken breast, but thighs stay juicier during slow cooking.
- Add Thai basil or sliced chili for extra depth and spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
