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Slow Cooker Tom Kha Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Tom Kha Soup Recipe

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Experience the warm embrace of our Slow Cooker Tom Kha Soup Recipe, a comforting Thai dish that beautifully blends rich coconut milk, tender chicken, and aromatic herbs. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful bowl of soup that’s perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet night in. With its creamy texture and hint of spice from jalapeños or Thai chiles, this cozy delight is sure to impress family and friends alike. Simply toss everything into your slow cooker and let it do the work while you relax.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup white onion slices
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
  • ½ red jalapeño pepper
  • 3 slices fresh galangal (or fresh ginger)
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 10 lime leaves (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon red Thai curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 13.5-ounce cans full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces white mushroom caps
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • thinly sliced green onions
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Combine onion, garlic, jalapeño, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, curry paste, and chicken broth in the slow cooker. Stir well.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
  3. Remove solids using a slotted spoon, leaving the liquid.
  4. Add coconut milk, chicken breasts, and mushrooms to the liquid. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour or LOW for 2 hours until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Adjust seasoning with brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice as desired.

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