Asian Style Thick Chicken Soup
6 servings
30 minutes
Thick Asian-style chicken soup is a fragrant dish filled with deep flavors and spicy notes of Thai cuisine. This soup embodies the rich traditions of Eastern gastronomy, where juicy chicken meat is complemented by fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Coconut milk adds a creamy tenderness, while lemongrass gives a light citrus tang. Orzo or noodles turn it into a hearty and nutritious meal. This soup is perfect for a cozy dinner, warming you with its rich taste and intense aroma. The vibrant ingredients make it not only a gastronomic delight but also a source of nutrients. Combined with parsley and fresh herbs, it achieves completeness, highlighting the harmony of Asian flavors. A wonderful choice for those who appreciate rich yet delicate dishes with an exotic touch.
1
Heat oil in a saucepan and add onion sliced into half rings. Sauté for a few minutes, then add peeled ginger and garlic.
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
- Sweet red onion: 2 pieces
- Ginger: 10 g
- Garlic: 6 cloves
2
Remove bones from chicken thighs and cut the meat into large cubes. Fry until golden brown.
- Chicken thighs: 1 kg
3
Add zucchini diced to the same size as the meat. Season with salt and pepper, and add lemongrass. Simmer for about 5 minutes. During this time, some liquid will be released from the meat.
- Zucchini: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Lemon grass: 1 stem
4
Stir, add coconut milk, bring to a boil, thicken with orzo paste (or noodles) and simmer for the time indicated on the package.
- Coconut milk: 200 ml
- Orzo pasta: 50 g
5
Add finely chopped sour tomatoes 5 minutes before readiness, and a couple of minutes later — crushed aromatic herbs. Parsley is the most neutral option. However, any greens to your taste will work equally well.
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Parsley: 1 bunch