Best Thai Coconut Lemongrass Soup Recipe for Cozy, Flavorful Nights

Experience comforting Thai Coconut Lemongrass Soup with bold flavors and simple ingredients, perfect for cozy nights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 stalks fresh lemongrass bruise and slice
1 can coconut milk full-fat
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth homemade or low-sodium
3 slices galangal or ginger
4 leaves kaffir lime leaves tear gently

For Proteins & Vegetables

1 cup chicken breast or tofu thinly sliced
1 cup mushrooms shiitake or button
1 cup cherry tomatoes

For Flavor & Finishing Touches

2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice squeeze in just before serving
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 cup Thai basil chopped
1 slice fresh chili optional

Equipment

Method

For the Soup Base

Bruise and slice lemongrass, galangal, and tear kaffir leaves to release essential aromatics.
Simmer coconut milk and broth on low heat for 10 minutes until fragrant and slightly thickened.

For Proteins & Vegetables

Submerge chicken or tofu and mushrooms into broth; simmer gently for 5 minutes until tender.
Add cherry tomatoes, cooking 2–3 minutes more until they soften and burst with vibrant color.

For Flavor & Finishing Touches

Season with fish sauce, tasting as you go to balance salty, savory depth.
Finish by stirring in fresh lime juice off heat to preserve bright zest.
Garnish with cilantro, Thai basil, and optional chili slices for a pop of color and mild heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle extra coconut milk for creamier richness.

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