Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup Recipe - Quick, Easy, Healthy Dinner (2024)

by Jennifer Debth

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4.97 from 156 votes

ThisSlow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup is loaded with creamy coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, chicken, and veggies: onion, carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli! PACKED with flavor and healthy deliciousness!Less than 250 calories per cup!

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If you love this slow cooker thai recipe, you might also love: crockpot thai chicken curry, thai peanut noodles, and thai chicken naan pizza.

This slow cooker Thai chicken soup is my new favorite recipe.

Ever.

The broth.

You guys.

OMG.

Is so so so soooooo good.

It’s one of those soups that tastes better with each bite and before you know it you’ve already licked your bowl clean.

Luckily, it makes a ton and is a cinch to whip up.

All your favorite Thai flavors thrown into a crockpot . . . it’s the best.

I <3 easy, healthy, and ridiculously good tasting recipes, don’t you? 🙂

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I actually based this recipe off my crockpot Thai chicken curry! If you haven’t tried it, you must! So delish.

The flavors sounded really good, but I wanted something soupier – perfect for chilly, rainy spring days amiright?! – and a wanted to load up on the veggies.

Basically, I just threw a bunch of Thai inspired ingredients that sounded good into my slow cooker and

BOOM.

Slow cooker Thai chicken soup was born.

So.

Let’s dooooooo this.

  1. Grease crockpot
  2. Whisk together sauce in crockpot: 2 cans lite coconut milk, chicken broth, peanut butter, red curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, garlic, and ground ginger <– YUUUUUM.
  3. Add in the goodies: chicken breasts, onion, carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli
  4. Cover and cook until your house smells ah-mazing
  5. Cube the chicken, season with salt, and throw in some lime juice
  6. Serve! I LOVE this over brown rice (noodles would be super good, too) and with a sprinkle of cilantro for freshness and peanuts for crunch

Now. A quick note about the veggies. You can TOTALLY use whatever you want, I just happen to really like this combination. Especially the broccoli, because it soaks up all the yummy broth flavor and I swear it’ll convert even the strongest broccoli haters. That being said, I think any veggies would probably work just fine!

A few other notes about this slow cooker Thai chicken soup.

  1. I use an entire jar of red curry paste and I didn’t think it was spicy. That being said I LOVE spicy food, so if you don’t like spice, start with 1/4 cup curry paste, you can always add more after cooking, but you can’t take it out. 😉
  2. I added red pepper flakes for more spice, but that’s totally optional. Again, add after cooking, if you want to add more spice.
  3. Season with salt AFTER you taste the finished soup. I needed a ton of salt, but you might not depending on what kind of chicken broth, peanut butter, and soy sauce you use.

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup Recipe - Quick, Easy, Healthy Dinner (4)Whatever veggies you use, however spicy you make this, I promise you, you guys are going to absolutely FLIP over this slow cooker Thai chicken soup.

– Jennifer

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Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup

4.97 from 156 votes

ThisSlow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup is loaded with creamy coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, chicken, and veggies: onion, carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli! PACKED with flavor and healthy deliciousness!Less than 250 calories per cup!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours

Yield: 11 cups

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Ingredients

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  • 2 (14 oz) cans lite coconut milk
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter the all-natural, runny kind no sugar or salt added
  • 1 (4 oz) jar red curry paste start with 1/4 cup and add more to taste, I used the whole jar, but we like spice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 5 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, start without and add after cook time for more spice
  • 1 pound raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup diagonally sliced carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 (8 oz) package sliced mushrooms
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets
  • salt to taste if necessary, I needed quite a bit of salt, but it will depend on your soy sauce and chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • Chopped cilantro garnish
  • Chopped peanuts garnish
  • Brown rice or noodles for serving

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Instructions

  • Whisk together coconut milk, broth, peanut butter, curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in greased crockpot.

  • Add in chicken breasts, onion, carrots, pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli.

  • Stir to combine.

  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8 hours.

  • Remove chicken and cut into chunks.

  • Stir back into soup.

  • Stir in lime juice.

  • Taste and re-season with salt, more curry paste, red pepper flakes, if necessary.

  • Serve over brown rice or noodles and garnish with cilantro and peanuts.

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STORING

Room Temp:N/A

Refrigerator:3-4 Days

Freezer:6 Months

Reheat:Microwave or stovetop until warm.

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

Nutritional information does not include peanuts, cilantro, or rice/noodles!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 239 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 26mg9%

Sodium 877mg38%

Potassium 623mg18%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 4290IU86%

Vitamin C 72.2mg88%

Calcium 62mg6%

Iron 1.6mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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Course: Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine: Thai

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup Recipe - Quick, Easy, Healthy Dinner (2024)

FAQs

What is the healthiest Thai soup? ›

Best: Tom Yum Soup

It's a healthy pick. Tom yum has fewer than 100 calories per cup. It also has shrimp, veggies, and fragrant spices, such as lemongrass. Tom yum and other broth-based soups, like tofu-vegetable or wonton, are usually lower in fat and calories than soups made with coconut milk, such as tom kha.

Is it better to cook soup slowly? ›

Cooking over a longer period of time also increased flavour and reduces the need for added seasoning or sauces. Instead the richness comes from spices and herbs that leach their goodness and aroma into the food.

How many calories are in Thai coconut chicken soup? ›

Save On Foods Kitchen Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (250 ml) contains 10g total carbs, 9g net carbs, 13g fat, 9g protein, and 200 calories.

What is the most popular Thai soup? ›

Tom Yum soup is the most popular Thai soup. In Thai, “tom” translates into “boiled” and “yum” refers to the traditional sour, salty and spicy flavor found in lots of Thai dishes.

What vegetables should not be added to a slow cooker? ›

Tender vegetables

Vegetables such as peas, asparagus and peppers can become a flavorless, mushy mess in a slow cooker.

Is just soup enough for dinner? ›

If soup is the only thing you are eating, it may not provide you with enough nutrients. It is best to eat soup as part of a balanced meal that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein sources.

Can you overcook soup in a slow cooker? ›

"When a slow cooker is too full, it may not heat the food evenly," explains Leal. As a result, some parts of the dish may overcook, while others remain undercooked. "This can also increase the risk of foodborne illness, because the food might not reach a safe temperature throughout," she says.

How healthy is Thai soup? ›

with powerful anti-inflammatory properties, abilities in lowering cholesterol levels, antibacterial and antifungal properties great for heart disease, candida, soothes achy joints, rheumatism, cough and nausea problems, anti-aging properties.

Is Thai soup good for diet? ›

Tom Kha soup is perfect if you have blood sugar problems or want to lose weight. It is low in carbohydrates and yet very satisfying.

Are Thai coconuts healthy? ›

Coconuts have health benefits.

Nutrients such as manganese, iron, and copper are present in this tropical fruit which are crucial for healthy bones and for proper metabolism. There are also studies that suggest that coconuts have antibacterial properties.

Are Thai soups healthy? ›

Galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass are among the primary ingredients used in Thai soups. Simmering them in broth allows them to release their phytochemicals and nutrients. Their oils have not only a pleasant aroma and taste, but also harbor many health benefits to the digestive system.

What is the healthiest soup you can eat? ›

6 delicious and healthy soups
  • Chicken Vietnamese Pho.
  • Green spring minestrone.
  • Herb and yoghurt-based soup.
  • Lamb shank and barley soup.
  • Pumpkin soup with star croutons.
  • Lentil and vegetable soup with crusty bread.
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Is Pho or Pad Thai healthier? ›

What's healthier - Pho or Pad Thai? In one serving of Pho, there are 450 calories. In one dish of Pad Thai, there are 1,131 calories. From a calorie perspective, Pho has the least amount of calories compared to Pad Thai.

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