Description
Indulge in the aromatic flavors of Thailand with this easy Slow Cooker Tom Kha Soup recipe. Packed with tender chicken, coconut milk, and a blend of herbs and spices, this comforting soup is a perfect way to warm up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
- 3 kaffir lime leaves (or zest of 1 lime as substitute)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or white button)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (adjust to spice preference)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1–2 Thai chilis, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Add the chicken, ginger, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chicken broth, onion, garlic, and mushrooms to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the lemongrass and lime leaves. Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, red curry paste, and lime juice.
- Add Thai chilis if using. Cook for another 15–20 minutes on high, until heated through and flavors are well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu for chicken and use vegetable broth.
- You can also add baby corn or bamboo shoots for extra texture.
- Kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass can usually be found in Asian markets or the international aisle of grocery stores.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
