Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup: Easy Comfort in Every Bowl

Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is a creamy, rich dish that comforts the soul, making it perfect for chilly days.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Swapping for chicken thighs adds a rich flavor.
2 cans Coconut Milk Using light coconut milk makes it a lighter option.
3 cups Chicken Broth Homemade is great, but good-quality store-bought works.
2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Adjust according to your desired spice level.
1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Substitute with soy sauce for vegetarian option.

For the Fresh Flavors

3 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed lime is best.
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Adjust to taste if less sweetness is preferred.
1 Onion Chopped.

For the Veggies

2 Red Bell Peppers Sliced thin.
1 cup Mushrooms Optional veggie that can be swapped.

For Garnish

Fresh Cilantro Skip if cilantro isn't favored.

Equipment

Crockpot

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Place 1.5 lbs chicken breast, 2 cans of coconut milk, and 3 cups of chicken broth into your crockpot. Add 2 tablespoons of red curry paste and stir well.
Incorporate 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the pot. Stir gently.
Add 1 chopped onion and 2 sliced red bell peppers to the crockpot, mixing them into the broth.
Cover the crockpot and set to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir halfway through if cooking on high.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in 1 cup of sliced mushrooms.
Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks. Mix everything together.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the soup to rest overnight; the flavors meld beautifully, creating an even richer dish.

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