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Creamy tom kha gai soup with coconut milk, tender chicken, and aromatic lemongrass—a comforting Thai classic ready in 30 minutes. Serve hot with fresh cilantro.

Tom Kha Gai Soup

320kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
With just a handful of simple ingredients, tom kha gai soup delivers a symphony of flavors—creamy coconut milk, zesty lemongrass, and tender chicken all dancing together in a bowl. This Thai chicken soup is the kind of comfort food that warms you from the inside out, balancing spicy, tangy, and savory notes in every spoonful.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai

Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs thinly sliced
  • 3 stalks lemongrass bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves torn
  • 1 inch fresh ginger thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms such as shiitake or button
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 Thai chili pepper thinly sliced (optional)

Equipment

  • Medium pot

Method

  1. In a medium pot, combine coconut milk and chicken broth over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and ginger. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the broth with flavor.
    Creamy tom kha gai soup with coconut milk, tender chicken, and aromatic lemongrass—a comforting Thai classic ready in 30 minutes. Serve hot with fresh cilantro.
  3. Stir in chicken slices and mushrooms. Cook for 6–8 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    Creamy tom kha gai soup with coconut milk, tender chicken, and aromatic lemongrass—a comforting Thai classic ready in 30 minutes. Serve hot with fresh cilantro.
  5. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and Thai chili (if using). Serve hot.
    Creamy tom kha gai soup with coconut milk, tender chicken, and aromatic lemongrass—a comforting Thai classic ready in 30 minutes. Serve hot with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories320kcalCarbohydrates8gProtein22gFat22gSaturated Fat18gCholesterol70mgSodium800mgPotassium600mgFiber2gSugar3gVitamin A15IUVitamin C20mgCalcium40mgIron3mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for tofu and use vegetable broth. The mushrooms and coconut milk create wonderful umami depth—I often add baby corn for extra texture!

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