2-3minisweet red pepperssliced or a red bell pepper sliced (optional)
Optional Garnishes
chopped cilantro
Thai basil leaves
Lime wedge or slice
Instructions
Pressure Cooker Instructions
Add the chicken broth, kaffir lime leaves, chili peppers and chili garlic sauce (if using), chopped galangal, lemongrass, fish sauce, sliced mushrooms, sliced chicken, and salt to the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot. Stir ingredients well.
4 cups chicken broth, 4-6 kaffir Lime Leaves, 2-4 Thai chili peppers, 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, 4" galangal root, 2 stalks lemongrass, 2 Tablespoons fish sauce, 4 ounces sliced baby portobello mushrooms, 4 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1½ pounds chicken breast, 2 teaspoons fine grind sea salt or kosher salt
Place the pressure lid on and turn the valve to seal. Select pressure cook on high and set the time for 2 minutes. When the time is up, immediately release the pressure. Open the lid and stir, breaking up any clumps of chicken.
Add the coconut milk, zest and juice of 1-2 limes. Add carrots and sliced sweet red peppers if using and simmer on sear/sauté on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the carrots and peppers are cooked to your liking.
2 cups coconut milk, 1-2 limes, 1-2 carrots, 2-3 mini sweet red peppers
Stir and taste for seasonings. Add more chili garlic sauce if you want it spicier. Add chopped cilantro, green onions, and Thai basil as desired. Serve with Jasmine rice and lime wedges. Enjoy!
chopped cilantro, Thai basil leaves, Lime wedge or slice
Stovetop Directions
Add the chicken broth, lime leaves, chili peppers and chili garlic sauce, lemongrass, galangal, fish sauce, mushrooms, chicken and salt to a large pot. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce the heat so the soup is simmering. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the flavors have infused and the chicken is cooked.
Add the coconut milk, lime zest and juice. Stir. Add additional veggies if using and simmer until they are cooked to your liking. Garnish and serve with jasmine rice. Enjoy!
This recipe yields 10 cups of soup and the nutritional values are based on a 1 cup serving size. SubstitutionsGalangal: If you can't find this ingredient, skip it. Kaffir Lime Leaves: There isn't a substitute, so skip them if you can't find any.Lemongrass: stalks or paste is fine or skip it and add a little extra lime.Thai chili peppers or chili garlic sauce: Used mostly for spice, so you can use red pepper flakes instead. Fish Sauce: Please don't skip this unless absolutely necessary. Soy sauce or coconut aminos can be used instead.