Description
Comfort arrives with this hearty coconut turmeric chicken soup, blending warming spices from Southeast Asian kitchens. Nourishing ingredients simmer together, creating a soul-soothing bowl that embraces you with rich, golden flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ lbs (567 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 6 cups (1.4 l) chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz or 400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
- 3 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 g) turmeric
- 1 tsp (5 g) poultry seasoning
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 bag (10 oz or 284 g) frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Combine onions, leeks, carrots, and celery, seasoning with salt. Cook until vegetables soften and leeks develop a golden caramelized color, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Enhance Aromatics: Introduce minced garlic, turmeric, and poultry seasoning. Stir thoroughly to distribute spices and awaken their intense flavors, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Create Liquid Base: Pour chicken broth and coconut milk into the pot. Gently submerge raw chicken, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, partially covering the pot.
- Cook and Prepare Chicken: Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender. Remove chicken, shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks, then return to the pot.
- Finalize Soup: Add frozen peas and chopped parsley, allowing them to heat through for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with additional parsley if desired, serving hot.
Notes
- Sauté Secrets: Caramelize vegetables slowly to develop deep, rich flavors that form the soup’s flavor foundation.
- Spice Precision: Turmeric and poultry seasoning unlock complex aromatics, enhancing the soup’s overall taste profile.
- Chicken Cooking Tip: Ensure chicken is fully submerged and cooked through to guarantee tender, safe protein.
- Garnish Boost: Fresh parsley adds brightness and elevates the soup’s visual appeal and fresh herbal notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-39 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner.
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg