Thai Chicken Soup
Serving size: 5
Calories per serving: 1,337
You can substitute your leftover turkey and save time!!
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced into rings
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
1 red onion, sliced
2 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons fish sauces
2 teaspoons red curry paste
12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered
2 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups chicken broth
1 (4 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
Directions:
Stir garlic and ginger together in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain chicken broth and set aside. Discard lemon grass, garlic, and ginger.
Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; Stir in chicken; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
Stir in mushrooms and cook for 5 more minutes.
Stir in red curry paste, fish sauce, and lime juice until combined. Stir in chicken broth and coconut milk; return to a simmer and cook on low for 15 to 20 minutes.
Skim off any excess oil and fat that rises to the top and discard.
Stir red onion into the chicken mixture; cook and stir until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add about 1/2 the cilantro.
Serve with plates of cilantro, lime wedges, and fresh sliced jalapenos.
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