Thai chicken soup

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
67%
Thai chicken soup
100 min.
4
261kcal

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If you're looking to warm your soul with a delightful culinary experience, look no further than this exquisite Thai chicken soup. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also brings with it a delightful balance of flavors and textures that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its aromatic broth, infused with hints of ginger and garlic, each spoonful transports you to the vibrant streets of Thailand, where food is an integral part of the culture.


What makes this soup truly special is its emphasis on health. With a score of 67, it is classified as very healthy and is entirely dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for various dietary preferences. The star of this recipe is the robust chicken broth, simmered to perfection, allowing all the flavors to meld beautifully. Paired with nutritious soba noodles, crisp pak choi, and vibrant beansprouts, this dish is not only wholesome but also visually stunning.


Ideal for lunch or dinner, this versatile Thai chicken soup can be enjoyed year-round, and its delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and savory elements keeps you coming back for more. Plus, it's perfect for meal prep—make a larger batch and freeze it for a quick, satisfying meal on busy days. Experience the joy of cooking and indulge in this heartwarming bowl of goodness that celebrates both flavor and health!

Ingredients

  • 140 wholewheat noodles 
  • 100 beansprouts 
  •  pak choi separated
  •  chilli red deseeded sliced
  • tbsp soya sauce 
  • tbsp honey 
  •  juice of lime 
  •  spring onion sliced
  • 0.5 small bunch mint leaves roughly chopped
  •  roast chicken carcass and wings 
  • piece thumb-sized ginger sliced
  •  garlic clove crushed
  •  spring onion sliced
  •  peppercorns 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • pot

Directions

  1. To make the broth, place the chicken carcass and wings in a large pan. Cover with cold water, then add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 1 hr.
  2. Strain the chicken broth into a clean pan. Carefully pick out any pieces of chicken and return to the broth.
  3. Put the broth back on the heat and bring back to the boil.
  4. Add the noodles and cook for 3 mins until tender, then stir in the beansprouts, pak choi, red chilli, soy sauce, honey and lime juice, adding the squeezed lime halves to the pot, too. Can be frozen at this point. Cook for 2 mins more. Ladle the soup into bowls, scatter over the spring onions and mint leaves, and serve with the lime wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories261kcal
Protein21.41%
Fat10.56%
Carbs68.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.32
Glycemic Load
5.31
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
39.189565438939%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.32mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
1.03mg
Luteolin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
18.52mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
10.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:260.51kcal
13.03%
Fat:3.41g
5.25%
Saturated Fat:0.77g
4.83%
Carbohydrates:49.46g
16.49%
Net Carbohydrates:43.97g
15.99%
Sugar:15.87g
17.63%
Cholesterol:9.25mg
3.08%
Sodium:542.44mg
23.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.57g
31.14%
Vitamin A:19100.81IU
382.02%
Vitamin C:214.72mg
260.26%
Vitamin K:238.45µg
227.09%
Manganese:1.91mg
95.33%
Folate:329.56µg
82.39%
Vitamin B6:1.05mg
52.61%
Calcium:480.21mg
48.02%
Selenium:30.08µg
42.97%
Potassium:1314.1mg
37.55%
Magnesium:147.61mg
36.9%
Iron:5.57mg
30.96%
Phosphorus:296.18mg
29.62%
Vitamin B3:5.26mg
26.29%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
26.04%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.98%
Fiber:5.5g
21.98%
Copper:0.34mg
17.19%
Zinc:2.06mg
13.73%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.82%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.26%