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Thai Chicken-Coconut Soup

This fragrant Thai chicken and coconut soup is a vibrant, aromatic dish that perfectly balances zesty citrus, warming ginger, and the delicate heat of red chillies. Known for its restorative qualities, this high-protein soup features tender chicken breast strips and earthy shiitake mushrooms simmered in a light, silky coconut broth. The addition of cellophane noodles makes it a satisfying meal that feels indulgent yet remarkably fresh and light on the palate.

Ideal for a quick midweek dinner or a nutritious lunch, this recipe is packed with lean protein and nutrient-dense spinach. By using light coconut milk, you achieve a creamy consistency without the heavy saturated fat content of traditional versions. Serve this homemade favourite steaming hot, garnished with plenty of fresh coriander and extra lime for a true taste of Southeast Asian comfort food.

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Ingredients for Thai Chicken-Coconut Soup

  • 110g cellophane noodles

  • 1450ml low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1–2 red Thai (or jalapeño) peppers, seeded and finely chopped (plus slices for garnish)

  • 1 additional red Thai (or jalapeño) pepper slices for garnish

  • 3 spicchi d'aglio, tritati

  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger

  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

  • 60ml fresh lemon (or lime) juice

  • 60ml Thai fish sauce, divided

  • 230g shiitake mushrooms, sliced (725ml )

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 140g each), cut into 2 1/2-inch-long by 1/4-inch-wide strips

  • 1 cup light coconut milk

  • 2 tazze di spinaci baby

  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander (plus sprigs for garnish)

  • 1 coriander sprigs for garnish

Place noodles in a bowl; add enough warm water to cover and let sit until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain. Combine broth, pepper, garlic, ginger, lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons fish sauce in a medium saucepan. Season with salt. Bring to a simmer, add noodles and cook 3 minutes more. Using tongs, transfer noodles to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Add mushrooms to broth; season with salt, if desired; simmer 3 minutes more. Add chicken and coconut milk and simmer, stirring, until chicken is just cooked, about 3 minutes. Stir in spinach until it begins to wilt, about 1 minute. Add chopped coriander and season with remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Using tongs, divide noodles among 4 bowls. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sprigs of coriander and slices of pepper.

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