Description
This Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is a creamy, flavorful dish combining tender chicken breasts with rich coconut milk, fragrant red curry paste, fresh ginger, and vibrant vegetables. Slow-cooked to perfection, it offers a warm, comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners with an authentic Thai flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 cups chicken broth
Soup Base and Flavorings
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot to serve as the main protein base for the soup.
- Add soup ingredients: Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Add the red curry paste, fish sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced carrot, distributing evenly around the chicken breasts.
- Slow cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken breasts, shred them using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the soup mixture in the crockpot.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors, then garnish with fresh cilantro just before serving to add herbal freshness and color.
Notes
- You can adjust the red curry paste quantity according to your spice tolerance.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can simmer the soup on high with the lid off for 15-20 minutes after shredding the chicken.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
