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Thai Chicken Soup

This vibrant Thai chicken soup features tender sliced chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and fresh herbs simmered in flavorful chicken stock. Brightened with lime juice and seasoned with fish sauce, it offers a comforting yet lively bowl with a rich, aromatic broth and colorful garnishes. The soup is quick to assemble, forgiving, and endlessly customizable to suit your spice and herb preferences.
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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 sliced thin
  • 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 adjust to taste
  • 1 red chili fresh chili sliced, optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce light, to add savory depth
  • 1.2 liters chicken stock

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Ladle
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring the chicken stock to a gentle simmer in your large pot over medium heat, until it’s steaming and aromatic.
  2. Add the sliced chicken breasts and sliced mushrooms into the simmering broth. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is tender and no longer pink, and the mushrooms are soft.
  3. Stir in the chopped fresh herbs, allowing their fragrance to infuse the broth and brighten the flavors.
  4. Pour in the lime juice, fish sauce, and soy sauce, stirring gently. Let the flavors meld together for another 2 minutes, and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Slice the fresh chili thinly and add it to the pot if you like some extra heat—this will add a vibrant color and spice to your bowl.
  6. Once everything is heated through and fragrant, ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnishing with additional herbs and a squeeze of lime if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize with more or less lime, chili, and herbs to suit your taste. For a richer broth, add a splash of coconut milk or a few drops of sesame oil at the end.