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Smooth coconut and Thai curry soup with chicken and mushroom. Makes a great make-ahead soup recipe for working from home lunch!
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Thai-Style Chicken, Mushroom, and Coconut Soup

Smooth coconut and Thai curry soup with chicken and mushroom. Makes a great make-ahead soup recipe for working from home lunch!
Author: Ruthy Kirwan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 tablespoon red Thai curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 14 ounce canned coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 scallions diced (green parts only)

Instructions

Prep Ahead:

  • Chop the onions, garlic, and mushrooms, and grate the ginger. Transfer all to a resealable bag or container.
  • Shred the chicken, or pull form a rotisserie-cooked bird, and transfer to a resealable bag or container.
  • Dice the scallions and transfer to a resealable bag or container

Prepare From Prepped:

    For the stovetop:

    • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, then add the onions, garlic, ginger, and mushrooms.
    • Stir to cook, then add the chicken and remaining ingredients.
    • Stir to mix, then bring to a boil.
    • Lower heat to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes.
    • Top with diced scallions before serving.

    For the slow cooker:

    • Add the ingredient to the slow cooker and stir to cook.
    • Secure the lid and cook 1-2 hours on low.
    • Serve topped with green onions.

    Make From Fresh:

      For the stovetop:

      • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, then add the onions, garlic, and ginger.
      • Stir to mix, and let cook until the garlic has lightened in color and turned fragrant, about 2 minutes.
      • Add the mushrooms, chicken, and Thai red curry paste and stir to mix.
      • Add the liquid ingredients and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
      • Let cook 15-20 minutes.
      • Top with diced scallions before serving.

      For the slow cooker:

      • Add the ingredients, except for the green onions, to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
      • Secure the lid and cook 1-2 hours on low.
      • Serve topped with the green onions.

      Notes

      This soup is similar to a soup I order all the time from my favorite Thai restaurant. It’s simple, comforting, and has a bright mix of flavors. This soup can easily be made in the slow cooker or on the stovetop, especially if you’re using pre-cooked chicken. You can cook the chicken separately, or peel it off a rotisserie chicken (my favorite way!).