Description
A comforting and flavorful Crock Pot Thai Ginger Chicken Soup recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with ginger, coconut milk, and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and bruised (optional, for extra flavor)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce or tamari, grated ginger, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- 3. Add the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and the bruised lemongrass stalk (if using) to the slow cooker.
- 4. Pour in the remaining 4 cups of chicken broth.
- 5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours, or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 6. Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- 7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- 8. Stir in the chopped mushrooms and snow peas.
- 9. Cover and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes on HIGH, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 10. Remove the lemongrass stalk before serving.
Notes
Cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, use the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, or microwave in short intervals until heated through. Add a splash of extra broth or water if the soup has become too thick during storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: approx. 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g