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Keto Thai curry chicken soup with spinach, mushrooms, and coconut broth in a rustic bowl.

Healthy Keto Thai Curry Chicken Soup

A creamy and warming Thai-style chicken soup made with coconut milk and red curry paste. It offers bold, aromatic flavor while staying low carb and keto friendly, making it a comforting choice for fall and winter meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute to release the spices.
  4. Add the chicken pieces and stir well to coat them in the curry mixture.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in the coconut milk and fish sauce, then lower the heat.
  7. Add the sliced mushrooms and let them simmer until tender.
  8. Stir in the spinach or bok choy and cook until just wilted.
  9. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lime juice.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs can be used for a richer flavor and more tender texture.
  • The spice level can be adjusted by increasing or reducing the curry paste.
  • This soup reheats well and tastes even better the next day.
  • It can be made in a slow cooker by adding all ingredients except spinach and lime juice, then stirring those in at the end.