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Creamy coconut chicken soup garnished with cilantro and lime.

Creamy Coconut Chicken Soup – Cozy Asian Comfort Bowl

5 from 1 vote
Creamy Coconut Chicken Soup is a comforting Asian-inspired soup made with tender chicken, rich coconut milk, aromatic ginger and garlic, and a lightly spiced broth. Smooth, cozy, and deeply flavorful, this soup is perfect for quick dinners when you want something warm, creamy, and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts or thighs boneless
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste optional but recommended
  • 700 ml chicken broth
  • 400 ml coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional add-ins choose 1–2:
  • Mushrooms
  • Baby spinach
  • Red bell pepper slices
  • For serving optional:
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Chili oil or chili flakes
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Step 1 – Sauté the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and lightly sauté the chicken until just opaque. Remove and set aside.
    Chicken pieces lightly sautéed in a pot until just opaque.
  2. Step 2 – Build the Aromatic Base: In the same pot, add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in the red curry paste.
    Garlic and ginger sautéed with red curry paste in a pot.
  3. Step 3 – Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 5–7 minutes to develop flavor.
    Chicken broth poured into a pot to create the soup base.
  4. Step 4 – Make It Creamy: Stir in the coconut milk, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
    Coconut milk stirred into the soup until creamy.
  5. Step 5 – Finish the Soup: Return the chicken to the pot along with any optional vegetables. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
    Chicken and vegetables simmering in creamy coconut soup.
  6. Step 6 – Serve: Ladle the creamy coconut soup into bowls. Garnish with cilantro, chili oil, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
    Creamy coconut chicken soup garnished with cilantro and lime.

Notes

  • Full-fat coconut milk gives the best creamy texture.
  • Adjust curry paste for spice level.
  • Lime juice adds freshness just before serving.