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Home » Recipes » Meal Types » Soups » Thai Food Favorites at Home: Tom Kha Soup

February 12, 2015 · Updated June 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Thai Food Favorites at Home: Tom Kha Soup

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I love Thai food.  Pad Thai noodles were just about the only thing I could eat during my first trimester (ok, they might not be the most daring dish, but admit it…they are delicious!!) Another favorite is Tom Kha soup– creamy coconut milk steeped with herbs and finished with just the right zip of lime.

My hubby's recipe for delicious Tom Kha soup-- creamy coconut milk steeped with herbs and finished with just the right zip of lime. Authentic Thai food at home!

Affiliate1My sweet husband, always up for a challenge (and an opportunity to prove his prowess in the kitchen), took it upon himself to recreate this iconic Thai soup at home and did a darn good job!

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My hubby's recipe for delicious Tom Kha soup-- creamy coconut milk steeped with herbs and finished with just the right zip of lime. Authentic Thai food at home!

  • 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
  • 3 cans coconut milk
  • 1 small ginger root
  • 2-3 stalks of fresh lemongrass (find in produce with fresh herbs)
  • 3 limes
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 broccoli crowns
  • 2-3 bunches cilantro
  • 1 stalk green onion
  • 2TB sugar (optional)
  • 1TB fish sauce (find in international aisle)
  • 1 clove garlic (or garlic powder equivalent)

Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients…they pretty much all go into one pot, so it’s actually a very simple recipe!

STEP ONE: To release the flavors, the ginger root and lemongrass will need to be “smashed.” Hubby uses a hammer (yes, a real hammer), but obviously a proper kitchen mallet will work just fine.

My hubby's recipe for delicious Tom Kha soup-- creamy coconut milk steeped with herbs and finished with just the right zip of lime. Authentic Thai food at home!

STEP TWO: In a large soup pot (pictured is a Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 2-Quart Round French (Dutch) Oven), combine: cilantro, ginger, lemongrass, onion, garlic, sugar, and coconut milk.  Bring to a simmer (medium heat), cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

My hubby's recipe for delicious Tom Kha soup-- creamy coconut milk steeped with herbs and finished with just the right zip of lime. Authentic Thai food at home!

STEP THREE: While the broth is cooking, sauté chicken until just underdone (will finish cooking once added to broth.)

**Optional: We love veggies, so we steam broccoli to add to the finished soup.

STEP FOUR: After 15 minutes is up, strain the broth to remove all of the large chunks of herbs and vegetables.  If needed, use a spoon to squeeze out all the juice.

My hubby's recipe for delicious Tom Kha soup-- creamy coconut milk steeped with herbs and finished with just the right zip of lime. Authentic Thai food at home!

STEP FIVE: Add juice from 3 limes and 1TB fish sauce to broth.

STEP SIX: Return broth to large pot or Dutch oven and add sliced mushrooms.  Cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are soft.

STEP SEVEN: Once mushrooms have softened, remove pot from heat.  Add chicken and broccoli, garnish with cilantro leaves and green onion. Enjoy the soup as an appetizer, or as is traditionally done, served over rice as a meal.  Yum!!

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Thai Food Favorites at Home: Tom Kha Soup

This is one of our families favorite recipes - Tom Kha Soup!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 977kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast cubed
  • 3 cans coconut milk
  • 1 small ginger root
  • 2-3 stalks of fresh lemongrass find in produce with fresh herbs
  • 3 limes
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 2 broccoli crowns
  • 2-3 bunches cilantro
  • 1 stalk green onion
  • 2 TB sugar optional
  • 1 TB fish sauce find in international aisle
  • 1 clove garlic or garlic powder equivalent

Instructions

  • Smash ginger root and lemongrass using a hammer or mallet to release flavors.
  • In a large soup pot or dutch oven, combine: cilantro, ginger, lemongrass, onion, garlic, sugar, and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer (medium heat), cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • While the broth is cooking, sauté chicken until just underdone (will finish cooking once added to broth.)
  • Optional: Steam broccoli to add to the finished soup.
  • After 15 minutes is up, strain the broth to remove all of the large chunks of herbs and vegetables. If needed, use a spoon to squeeze out all the juice.
  • Add juice from 3 limes and 1TB fish sauce to broth.
  • Return broth to large pot and add sliced mushrooms. Cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are soft.
  • Once mushrooms have softened, remove pot from heat. Add chicken and broccoli, garnish with cilantro leaves and green onion. Enjoy the soup as an appetizer, or as is traditionally done, served over rice as a meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 977kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 55g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 758mg | Potassium: 2603mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2060IU | Vitamin C: 287.1mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 12.9mg

My hubby's recipe for delicious Tom Kha soup-- creamy coconut milk steeped with herbs and finished with just the right zip of lime. Authentic Thai food at home!

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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