Thai green chicken soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Thai green chicken soup
65 min.
8
370kcal

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Warm up your day with a delightful bowl of Thai Green Chicken Soup, a vibrant and aromatic dish perfect for any meal of the day. This hearty yet light soup is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also bursting with rich flavors that transport you straight to the bustling streets of Thailand. Imagine tender chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant broth, infused with the spicy kick of Thai green curry paste, and velvety coconut milk that adds a satisfying creaminess without the dairy.

The addition of fresh lime juice and aromatic basil creates an exhilarating finish, elevating this dish to a truly irresistible experience. With the crunch of green beans and bamboo shoots, each spoonful is a balance of textures and tastes, making it an exciting main course for lunch or dinner. Ready in just 65 minutes, this recipe serves up to 8 people, making it ideal for sharing a cozy meal with family or friends.

No matter the occasion, whether as a comforting weeknight dinner or an elegant starter for entertaining, this Thai Green Chicken Soup is guaranteed to impress. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this flavorful journey! Perfectly paired with lime wedges for an extra zing, it's time to bring some culinary magic to your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • tbsp unrefined sunflower oil 
  •  onion finely chopped
  • 500 chicken thighs skinless finely chopped
  •  garlic clove finely sliced
  • 285 curry paste green
  • 400 ml coconut milk canned
  • 1.8 chicken stock see 
  •  kaffir lime leaves 
  • tbsp fish sauce 
  • bunch spring onion white green sliced finely chopped
  • 280 green beans trimmed halved fine
  • 150 bamboo skewers 
  •  juice of lime 
  • small bunch basil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in your largest pan, add the onion and fry for 3 mins to soften.
  2. Add the chicken and garlic, and cook until the chicken changes colour.
  3. Add the curry paste, coconut milk, stock, lime leaves and fish sauce, then simmer for 12 mins.
  4. Add the chopped onion tops, green beans and bamboo shoots and cook for 4-6 mins, until the beans are just tender.
  5. Meanwhile, put the lime juice and basil in a narrow jug and blitz with a hand blender to make a smooth green paste.
  6. Pour into the soup with the sliced spring onion and heat through.
  7. Serve with lime wedges for a light lunch or supper or as a make-ahead starter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories370kcal
Protein22.29%
Fat56.66%
Carbs21.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.63
Glycemic Load
1.27
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.123478288236%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
4.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.83kcal
18.49%
Fat:23.6g
36.3%
Saturated Fat:13.55g
84.7%
Carbohydrates:19.72g
6.57%
Net Carbohydrates:15.69g
5.71%
Sugar:10.19g
11.32%
Cholesterol:66.03mg
22.01%
Sodium:739.34mg
32.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.89g
41.78%
Vitamin A:5963.89IU
119.28%
Vitamin B3:7.83mg
39.16%
Selenium:23.18µg
33.11%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.53%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
28.21%
Vitamin K:28.03µg
26.7%
Phosphorus:254.82mg
25.48%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.75%
Potassium:667.43mg
19.07%
Iron:3.31mg
18.41%
Copper:0.36mg
17.79%
Vitamin C:13.83mg
16.77%
Fiber:4.03g
16.12%
Magnesium:62.98mg
15.75%
Vitamin E:2mg
13.33%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.96%
Zinc:1.88mg
12.55%
Folate:42.13µg
10.53%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.84%
Calcium:97.51mg
9.75%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
7.03%