Oprah's Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Soup

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Not your average chicken soup, this thai-inspired take gets spiced up with fresh garlic, ginger, green curry, coriander, cumin, cilantro, shallots and jalapeños, if you please. Courtesy rori trovato

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Steps

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In a large heavy-bottom pot over high heat , combine chicken stock , garlic , ginger , curry paste , coriander , cumin , peppercorns and cilantro.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

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Strain broth over a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve.

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Discard solids.

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Return broth to pot.

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Add coconut milk , shallots , mushrooms and chicken.

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Return to a boil , then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chicken is cooked through , 5 to 7 minutes.

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In a small bowl , combine fish sauce , lime juice , brown sugar and jalapeo , if desired.

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Stir until sugar is dissolved , then add mixture to soup.

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Garnish with tomato , coconut shavings and cilantro.

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Serve hot.

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Ingredients

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chicken stock, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, green curry paste, coriander seeds, cumin seed, black peppercorns, cilantro leaves and stems, fresh cilantro leaves, unsweetened coconut milk, shallot, sliced mushrooms, boneless chicken breast, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, brown sugar, jalapeno, tomatoes, coconut flakes