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Easy Tom Kha Soup

This is an easy version of the Thai soup, Tom Kha.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced, any variety
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce I use low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • zest from one lemon
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cans full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 8 oz can of baby corn
  • 1/2 pound chicken breast chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat your olive oil up over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic, onion, and mushrooms, sautè for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add in the carrots, soy sauce, ginger, cayenne, pepper, salt and lemon zest, saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the vegetable stock and coconut milk, bring to a boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • While the soup is simmering, in a skillet, salt and pepper your chicken and brown over medium-high heat.
  • Once the chicken is browned, add it into the soup. Stir to combine everything.
  • Taste and add more spices if you feel it is missing something.

Notes

Use only 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper if you do not like spicy things!