Authentic Tom Kha Gai Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe at Home
Experience the comforting flavors of Authentic Tom Kha Gai Soup with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 3 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
- 5–6 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 3–4 slices galangal or ginger
- 1–2 Thai chilies, smashed
- 200 grams mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer.
- Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chilies, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the sliced chicken and mushrooms; cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Cook for a few more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the number of chilies to control spiciness.
- This soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 21 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 gram
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Tom Kha Gai, Thai soup, comfort food, authentic recipe