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Thai Chicken Soup

This vibrant Thai chicken soup combines tender sliced chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and fresh herbs in a fragrant broth infused with lime, fish sauce, and soy sauce. The soup is quick to prepare, with a bright, lively flavor profile and a comforting, slightly chunky texture, finished with a splash of lime and herbs for freshness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 200 grams mushrooms shiitake or button, sliced thin
  • 1 cup fresh herbs cilantro and Thai basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1-2 pieces chilies fresh or dried, sliced, adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce light or regular
  • 1.2 liters chicken stock about 5 cups

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Ladle
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients, including sliced chicken, mushrooms, herbs, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and chilies.
  2. Pour the chicken stock into a large pot and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat, watching for small bubbles and fragrant aroma.
  3. Add the sliced chicken breasts and mushrooms to the simmering broth. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the chicken turns opaque and mushrooms soften, with the broth lightly bubbling around the edges.
  4. Stir in the chopped herbs, lime juice, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Let the soup simmer for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the herbs to release their fragrance.
  5. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed—more lime for brightness, fish sauce for saltiness, or chilies for heat.
  6. Use a ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls, making sure each serving has plenty of chicken, mushrooms, and herbs.
  7. Garnish each bowl with additional herbs, sliced chilies, and a squeeze of lime for a fresh, lively finish.
  8. Enjoy immediately while the broth is hot, fragrant, and full of bright, punchy flavors.

Notes

Feel free to customize the spice level and herbs to suit your taste. The soup is best enjoyed fresh and hot for maximum flavor and aroma.