Fragrant, spicy, and absolutely delicious Thai chicken soup. I've eaten a bit of Thai, and I think this comes very close. Add noodles if you like with the cilantro.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
255 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat peanut oil. Stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass, red pepper, coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and onion and cook, stirring, until chicken is white and onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in bok choy and cook until it begins to wilt, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, fish sauce and cilantro. Simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked and flavors are well blended, 30 minutes.
Ingredients
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fish sauce
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
¼ cup chopped lemon grass
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips