Chicken Coconut Soup

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A wonderfully spicy and creamy soup that screams with flavor. the thai name for this soup is tom kha gai.

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Steps

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Grill the chicken breast and shred it.

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Set aside.

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Saute the mushrooms with the butter.

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Set aside.

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Grind the ginger , shallots , chiles and garlic to make a paste.

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In a sauce pan , combine the chicken broth , coconut milk and spice paste.

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Let simmer for 5 minutes.

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Add the chicken and mushrooms to the soup.

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Let simmer for 5 minutes.

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Squeeze fresh lime into the soup to taste.

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Serve with fresh cilantro and basil on top.

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Ingredients

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coconut milk, chicken broth, boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced mushrooms, butter, fresh ginger, thai chiles, garlic clove, shallots, lime, fresh cilantro, fresh basil