Description
Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in creamy coconut milk with authentic Thai spices like lemongrass, ginger, and red curry paste. This easy-to-make soup offers a perfect balance of rich, spicy, and fresh flavors, making it ideal for any season and nourishing for the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Broth and Base
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
Herbs and Aromatics
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, bruised
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Vegetables
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice the vegetables. Gently bruise the lemongrass stalks with the back of a knife to release their flavor.
- Combine Ingredients in the Crockpot: Place the chicken, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, lemongrass, red curry paste, minced garlic, and ginger into the crockpot. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, then stir everything together until well combined.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
- Final Touches: Remove the lemongrass stalks from the soup. Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Just before serving, add the chopped fresh cilantro and basil to brighten the flavors.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier, more tender meat during slow cooking.
- Don’t skip fresh lemongrass—its aroma is essential for authentic Thai flavor.
- Add more coconut milk if you prefer a creamier soup.
- Cook on low and slow to allow spices to blend deeply and keep chicken succulent.
- Add fresh herbs just before serving to retain their vibrant flavor and color.
- Splash of lime juice at the end balances the creamy richness and spice perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Thai soup, coconut chicken soup, slow cooker soup, crockpot recipe, Thai coconut milk soup, comfort food, gluten free soup, easy dinner