This aromatic Thai-style soup offers a perfect balance of savory depth and gentle heat. By simmering chicken bones to create a rich base, you unlock a flavor profile that is both comforting and complex. The broth is infused with garlic, coriander, and chili powder, then brightened with fresh herbs. Tender strips of chicken and quick-cooking shrimp provide satisfying protein, while sliced mushrooms add an earthy texture. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner that comes together quickly once the broth is ready, serving as a warming bowl of goodness for the whole family.
Thai Shrimp-Chicken Soup
Description
This aromatic Thai-style soup offers a perfect balance of savory depth and gentle heat. By simmering chicken bones to create a rich base, you unlock a flavor profile that is both comforting and complex. The broth is infused with garlic, coriander, and chili powder, then brightened with fresh herbs. Tender strips of chicken and quick-cooking shrimp provide satisfying protein, while sliced mushrooms add an earthy texture. It's an ideal weeknight dinner that comes together quickly once the broth is ready, serving as a warming bowl of goodness for the whole family.Directions
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Remove skin from chicken breasts.
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Carefully cut meat from bones and pull out the pieces of 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, chopped onion, bay leaf, parsley sprigs, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour to create broth.
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Strain the broth into a clean saucepan, discarding the solids.
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Combine crushed garlic, ground coriander, chili powder, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
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Stir the spice mixture into the strained broth.
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Bring the broth back to a boil.
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Add the chicken strips, raw shrimp, and sliced mushrooms.
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Cover and cook slowly for about 5 minutes, until the shrimp turns pink and chicken is tender.
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Stir in sliced scallions and chopped fresh coriander (or parsley).
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Remove and discard the bay leaf.
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Serve hot in bowls over or alongside cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 82.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.8g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 42.5mg15%
- Sodium 37.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 15.5g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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