Description
A comforting and flavorful Thai-inspired chicken soup made easily in your slow cooker. Packed with ginger, coconut milk, and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional, but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or cremini work well)
- 4 ounces rice noodles or vermicelli
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Optional garnishes: thinly sliced green onions, a drizzle of sriracha, chopped peanuts
Instructions
- 1. Place chicken breasts, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped green bell pepper in the slow cooker.
- 2. Pour in chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce (or tamari), fish sauce (if using), brown sugar (or maple syrup), turmeric, and red pepper flakes.
- 3. Stir gently to combine.
- 4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 5. About 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the slow cooker. Stir in sliced mushrooms.
- 6. Meanwhile, cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
- 7. Stir cooked noodles into the slow cooker soup and heat through for 5-10 minutes.
- 8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
Notes
Allow soup to cool completely before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if too thick. Avoid boiling vigorously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g