Oprahs Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Soup Recipes

OPRAH'S THAI CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottom pot over high heat, combine chicken stock, garlic, ginger, curry paste, coriander, cumin, peppercorns and cilantro.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
• Strain broth over a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids.
• Return broth to pot; add coconut milk, shallots, mushrooms and chicken.
• Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar and jalapeño, if desired; stir until sugar is dissolved, then add mixture to soup.
• Garnish with tomato, coconut shavings and cilantro; serve hot.

THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• For the chicken stock: Place the chicken and vegetables in a large stockpot over medium heat. Pour in only enough cold water to cover (about 3 quarts); too much will make the broth taste weak. Toss in the thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns, and allow it to slowly come to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and gently simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, partially covered, until the chicken is done. As it cooks, skim any impurities that rise to the surface; add a little more water if necessary to keep the chicken covered while simmering.
• Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting board. When its cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones; hand-shred the meat into a storage container.
• Carefully strain the stock through a fine sieve into another pot to remove the vegetable solids. Use the stock immediately or if you plan on storing it, place the pot in a sink full of ice water and stir to cool down the stock. Cover and refrigerate for up to one week or freeze. Makes: 2 quarts
• For the soup: Bring 4 cups of stock to a boil over medium heat in a soup pot. Add the lime leaves, chiles, garlic, ginger and lemongrass. Lower the heat to medium-low; cover the pot and gently simmer to let the spices infuse the broth, about 10 minutes.
• Uncover the pot and stir in the chicken, coconut milk, mushrooms, fish sauce, sugar and lime juice. Simmer to heat the chicken through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into a soup tureen or individual serving bowls. Garnish with the cilantro. Be careful to avoid chewing the lemongrass, ginger or lime leaves.

OUR FAVORITE CHICKEN AND COCONUT SOUP - THAI STYLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stock pot Add the lemon grass, ginger, garlic, and onion and stir fry for about one minute.
• Add the curry paste and Tom Kha soup mix paste and stir fry for about 30 seconds.
• Add the chicken stock, fish sauce, and sugar and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Slice the baby corn vertically into four pieces so that the corn resembles small strips.
• Add the corn to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, tomato, lime juice, hot sauce, and pepper flakes.
• Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Taste the soup and add more sugar, lime juice, or hot sauce, depending on your taste.
• I usually add one more TBS of sugar.
• Serve the soup garnished with cilantro leaves.
• Note: If you have leftovers, the coconut milk will separate from the chicken broth when chilled.
• Simply warm the soup back up and stir to blend.

COCONUT CURRY SOUP WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine water and chicken in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot, cut off meat from bones, and dice. Strain cooking broth through a sieve and set aside.
• Heat coconut oil in a separate pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and bell pepper; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cooked rice, brown sugar, curry paste, and diced chicken. Cook and stir until curry paste is completely incorporated, about 3 minutes.
• Pour in reserved chicken broth, coconut milk, and bouillon cubes. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors are well combined, 15 to 20 minutes.