Jul 14 2026

Coconut Soup Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Simmered coconut milk with choice of meat, tomatoes, galanga, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, roasted chili and mushrooms.

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Ingredients

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Method

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  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients and prepare them by dicing the tomatoes, slicing the mushrooms, chopping the lemongrass, and cutting the galanga into thin slices.

  2. 2

    Simmer the Coconut Milk

    In a large pot, pour in the coconut milk and heat it over medium heat until it starts to simmer.

  3. 3

    Add the Meat

    Once the coconut milk is simmering, add the diced chicken breast (or your choice of meat) into the pot and stir well.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Aromatics

    Add the sliced galanga, chopped lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot. Let them infuse their flavors into the soup for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add Vegetables

    Incorporate the diced tomatoes and sliced mushrooms into the pot and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Season the Soup

    Stir in the roasted chili paste and fish sauce, adjusting the seasoning to taste. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until the meat is cooked through.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Ladle the hot coconut soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side for added flavor.

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