Tom Kha Gai Soup Recipe
This Tom Kha Gai Soup recipe, also known as Chicken Coconut Soup, is an incredibly aromatic and flavorful Thai dish made with chicken, mushrooms, peppers, in a creamy coconut broth.
This Tom Kha Gai Soup recipe, also known as Chicken Coconut Soup, is a solid reader favorite with raving comments and 5-star reviews! And for good reason: this soup is a comforting dish filled with sweet heat and delicious flavors!
Tom Kha Gai Recipe
I first had a bowl of Tom Kha Gai Soup in Salt Lake City, Utah, at a restaurant called Sawadee. For me, it was love at first taste; the soup was just absolutely divine!
From that first spoonful on, I knew it was a dish that HAD to be shared here on the blog! And since 2014, it’s received glowing reviews and 5 stars from those who have tried this recipe!
Ingredients for Coconut Chicken Soup
Coconut oil
Thai red chili paste
Red pepper flakes
Garlic cloves
Chicken breasts
Chicken stock
Bay leaves
Fresh ginger
Stalks of lemongrass
Dried basil
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
Coconut milk
Thai fish sauce
Light brown sugar
Lime juice
Mushrooms
Red bell pepper
Sriracha/hot chili sauce
Cilantro
Green Onions
Fresh Basil
How to Make Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
1. Begin by cooking and seasoning your chicken breasts. Chicken thighs could also be used!
2. Next, make your broth.
3. Then, add in the veggies.
4. When ready to serve, ladle out lemongrass stalks, bay leaves, and ginger chunks. Taste and add additional salt, pepper and Sriracha to taste.
5. Garnish individual bowls with fresh cilantro, green onions, fresh basil, and fresh lime juice.
I’ll be real – we decided to make Tom Kha Gai because we saw it on Master Chef. The way Gordon Ramsay described the flavor profile was too good to pass up. So we found this recipe. This is PHENOMENAL! There are so many flavors, but they work so harmoniously together without anything getting lost. So so SO good!
– Heather G.
How to serve Chicken Coconut Soup
Serve this Chicken Coconut Soup warm in individual bowls with a side of naan bread or pita wedges. Garnish each bowl of soup with cilantro, green onion, fresh basil, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy!
Thai Chicken Coconut Soup storage
Store any leftover Thai chicken coconut soup in an airtight container in the fridge to enjoy for up to 3 days. For longer storage, transfer the soup into freezer-safe containers and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Since this soup keeps in the freezer for 3 months it’s a great option for meal prep or to bring to a family member or friend!
More Delicious Soup Recipes
- Chicken Tortilla Soup – Loaded with tender chicken and crunchy tortilla chips!
- Sweet Potato Soup – A creamy, filling soup that’s made right on the stovetop!
- French Onion Soup – Topped with crusty French bread!
- Easy Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe – Put those fresh garden tomatoes to use!
This post was originally published in October 2014 and was updated with new photos in March 2019.
Steps
Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add red chili paste, red pepper flakes, and garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add chicken and saute until opaque but not cooked through.
Add chicken stock, bay leaves, ginger, lemongrass, basil, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low; cover and gently simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. Simmer a couple of minutes until bell peppers are crisp-tender.
When ready to serve, ladle out lemongrass stalks, bay leaves and ginger chunks.
Taste and add additional salt, pepper and Sriracha to taste.
Garnish individual bowls with fresh cilantro, green onions, fresh basil, and fresh lime juice.
Notes
*To prepare lemongrass, cut the bottom tough end off and remove the tougher outer layer. Cut stalks into sections small enough to fit into your pot. You will remove them before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories338
- Carbs17g
- Protein23g
- Fat20g
- Saturated fat15g
- Sugar8g
- Sodium1191mg
Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.
