Description
Warm up with rich, flavorful Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, a creamy and comforting slow-cooked dish blending tender chicken, fragrant Thai spices, and velvety coconut milk. Perfect for cozy meals, this easy recipe offers authentic flavors with nutritious ingredients and customizable spice levels.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1.5 to 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
Liquids and Pastes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 to 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the vegetables and shred chicken if pre-cooked. Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor and texture.
- Combine Ingredients in the Crockpot: Place chicken, coconut milk, red curry paste, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, fish sauce, and vegetables in the crockpot. Stir gently to blend the curry paste evenly.
- Slow Cook: Set the crockpot on low and cook for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and flavors meld together.
- Finishing Touches: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt, fish sauce, or additional curry paste to taste. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Prep ingredients the night before to save time.
- Use homemade chicken broth for added depth.
- Add delicate vegetables like mushrooms later to avoid mushiness.
- Adjust lime juice, salt, and spice at the end to taste.
- Thicken with a cornstarch slurry if a stew-like consistency is desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai, coconut chicken soup, crockpot, slow cooker, creamy soup, red curry, easy dinner, gluten free