Thai Winter Chicken Broth

Thai · Winter · 45 min · Serves 4 · By Lesapor Test Kitchen

This simple Thai-inspired chicken broth is perfect for a chilly winter evening. It's a light, refreshing, and aromatic soup with hints of lemongrass and ginger. Easy to prepare, this dish will quickly become a winter staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
• 1 inch ginger, sliced
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Flaky sea salt, to taste
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 red chili, sliced

Method

1. In a large pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced chicken breast and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chicken broth and water, then add the lemongrass and ginger.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
5. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt to the pot, stirring to combine.
6. Add the mushrooms and simmer for another 10 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
7. Remove the lemongrass and ginger slices from the pot.
8. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and sliced red chili.