Emel AyaydınPremier Commis
22 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

This aromatic soup from Thailand balances sour and sweet flavors with chicken, coconut milk, galangal, and lemongrass. Its creamy, spicy character makes it one of Thailand’s best-known soups.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Simmer the aromatics

5 min

Simmer the chicken broth, galangal, lemongrass, and makrut lime leaves over medium heat for 5 minutes.

2

Cook the chicken

8 min

Add the chicken and mushrooms and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

3

Add the coconut milk

5 min

Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, and hot pepper. Heat for another 5 minutes without letting the soup boil.

4

Finish the soup

1 min

Remove the pot from the heat and add the lemon juice.

5

Serve

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not bring the soup to a boil when reheating.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
320 kcalCalories
22 gProtein
8 gCarbohydrate
22 gFat
1 gFiber
3 gSugar
720 mgSodium
16 gSaturated Fat
Protein 28% Carbohydrate 10% Fat 62%
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