Description
Hearty crockpot thai coconut chicken soup delivers rich, aromatic flavors from Southeast Asian cuisine. Creamy coconut milk, tender chicken, and fragrant herbs create a comforting meal you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Liquids:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 can (14 ounces/414 milliliters) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fish sauce
Vegetables & Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) red curry paste
- 1 lime, juiced
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Assemble all ingredients in the crockpot, layering chicken, broth, coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, onion, garlic, and red bell pepper for maximum flavor infusion.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and allow soup to simmer gently for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, ensuring chicken becomes fork-tender and ingredients meld together.
- Carefully extract chicken from the liquid and use two forks to shred meat into delicate, bite-sized pieces, maintaining the soup’s rich texture.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, introducing fresh lime juice and gently stirring to distribute citrus notes throughout the soup.
- Transfer soup into serving bowls, creating an appealing presentation by generously scattering fresh cilantro leaves across the surface, enhancing both visual appeal and aromatic profile.
Notes
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs for richer, more tender meat that falls apart easily during slow cooking.
- Reduce spiciness by using less red curry paste or selecting a mild variety for sensitive palates.
- Add extra vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini during the last hour of cooking to maintain their texture and nutrition.
- Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas to create a delicious vegetarian version that keeps the authentic Thai flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg