Description
A warm and inviting soup made with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and rich coconut milk, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Introduce chopped carrots and mushrooms, sauté for another 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in broth and let everything merge for about 15 minutes, checking periodically.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Whisk in coconut milk and let it simmer for 5 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Finish with lime juice and sprinkle freshly chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas. This soup can be thickened with cornstarch if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken soup, dairy-free soup, comfort food, cozy recipes, easy soup recipe