This comforting Thai Shrimp and Chicken Soup delivers a perfect balance of savory depth and bright aromatics. By simmering chicken bones with onion and herbs, you create a rich, flavorful base that elevates simple ingredients. The addition of garlic, coriander, and chili powder infuses the broth with authentic warmth, while fresh scallions and cilantro provide a crisp, herbal finish. It is an ideal weeknight dinner option that feels luxurious yet remains straightforward to prepare. Serve it steaming hot over rice for a satisfying meal that warms the soul. Whether you choose chicken, shrimp, or both, this versatile soup comes together quickly and offers a delicious way to enjoy fresh seafood and poultry together.
Thai Shrimp Or Chicken Soup
Description
This comforting Thai Shrimp and Chicken Soup delivers a perfect balance of savory depth and bright aromatics. By simmering chicken bones with onion and herbs, you create a rich, flavorful base that elevates simple ingredients. The addition of garlic, coriander, and chili powder infuses the broth with authentic warmth, while fresh scallions and cilantro provide a crisp, herbal finish. It is an ideal weeknight dinner option that feels luxurious yet remains straightforward to prepare. Serve it steaming hot over rice for a satisfying meal that warms the soul. Whether you choose chicken, shrimp, or both, this versatile soup comes together quickly and offers a delicious way to enjoy fresh seafood and poultry together.Ingredients
Directions
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Remove skin from chicken breasts and carefully cut meat from bones, pulling out any cartilage.
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Cut chicken meat into strips and set aside.
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Place chicken bones in a large saucepan.
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Add water, onion, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper to the saucepan.
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Bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer covered for 1 hour.
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Strain broth into a clean saucepan, discarding solids.
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Combine crushed garlic, ground coriander, chili powder, and soy sauce.
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Stir the spice mixture into the strained broth and bring to a boil.
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Add chicken strips, shrimp, and mushrooms to the boiling broth.
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Cook covered for about 5 minutes, until shrimp turns pink and chicken is tender.
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Stir in sliced scallions and fresh coriander.
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Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 89.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.0g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4880.4mg204%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.3g8%
- Dietary Fiber 7.1g29%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 2.2g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Serve hot over cooked rice for a complete meal.
If fresh coriander is unavailable, you can use additional parsley as a substitute.
Ensure shrimp are fully deveined before cooking to remove any grit.
For a richer broth, consider using chicken stock instead of plain water.
