Slow-Cooker Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
9%
Slow-Cooker Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
360 min.
9
230kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with this Slow-Cooker Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, a dish that promises to transport your taste buds straight to Thailand. Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, this soup is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a wholesome option for those with dietary restrictions. With a cooking time of just 360 minutes, you can set it and forget it, allowing the rich aromas to fill your home while you go about your day.

This delightful soup features tender, boneless skinless chicken thighs simmered to perfection in a luscious coconut milk broth, infused with the fragrant notes of fresh basil, ginger, and garlic. The addition of vibrant vegetables like carrots and red bell peppers not only adds a pop of color but also enhances the nutritional value of the dish. Each bowl is a comforting blend of textures and flavors, with the creamy coconut milk balancing the heat from the red curry paste.

Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this soup is sure to impress family and friends alike. With only 230 calories per serving, you can enjoy a hearty meal without the guilt. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to savor a bowl of this delicious Thai-inspired soup that’s perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

  • 14 oz coconut milk canned (not cream of coconut)
  • cup carrots diagonally sliced
  • cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • tablespoons fish sauce 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced ( 3 cups)
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • tablespoons ginger grated
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • cup onion chopped
  • medium bell pepper red cut into strips
  • tablespoons curry paste red
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • teaspoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix carrots, onion, bell pepper, garlic, gingerroot, fish sauce and curry paste. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 6 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides.
  2. Place chicken over vegetables in slow cooker.
  3. Pour broth over chicken.
  4. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 hours or until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken from slow cooker to plate; shred, using 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in coconut milk, mushrooms and basil. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in lime juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories230kcal
Protein29.58%
Fat55.62%
Carbs14.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.09
Glycemic Load
1.33
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.495217399753%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.3mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.89mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:230.32kcal
11.52%
Fat:14.66g
22.55%
Saturated Fat:10.31g
64.42%
Carbohydrates:8.77g
2.92%
Net Carbohydrates:6.37g
2.31%
Sugar:4.66g
5.18%
Cholesterol:72.86mg
24.29%
Sodium:594.54mg
25.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.54g
35.08%
Vitamin A:3371.93IU
67.44%
Selenium:23.06µg
32.94%
Vitamin B3:6mg
29.98%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.67%
Vitamin C:22.76mg
27.58%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.69%
Phosphorus:226.49mg
22.65%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.38%
Vitamin B5:1.49mg
14.94%
Potassium:519.29mg
14.84%
Copper:0.28mg
13.81%
Magnesium:50.26mg
12.57%
Zinc:1.75mg
11.64%
Iron:1.8mg
10.01%
Fiber:2.41g
9.63%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.35%
Vitamin B12:0.52µg
8.73%
Vitamin K:8.56µg
8.16%
Folate:29.56µg
7.39%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.94%
Calcium:37.11mg
3.71%