Thai Coconut Lime Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 300 g boneless skinless chicken breast
• 500 ml chicken broth
• 200 ml coconut milk (unsweetened)
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest(optional)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1/2 small yellow onion
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes(optional)
• to taste salt(optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (or Thai basil)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Slice the chicken thinly. Finely chop the onion; mince the garlic. Grate the ginger. Zest and juice the lime.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): In a pot over medium heat, sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add chicken broth and fish sauce, then bring to a gentle simmer. Add chicken and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.

4. 4

   Stir in coconut milk and chili flakes. Simmer 3–5 minutes to heat through and slightly thicken.

5. 5

   Finish: Turn off the heat and stir in lime juice (and lime zest if using). Taste and adjust with salt if needed. Serve hot, topped with cilantro if desired.