Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Soup

Step 1

Prepare the chicken by shredding cooked chicken breast.  I poached 2 chicken breasts in chicken stock, then shredded. You can certainly use shredded rotisserie chicken instead, if you'd like.

Step 2

Take the piece of lemongrass and hit it a few times with the back of your knife.  This will release the flavor into the soup, which really adds so much!

Step 3

Heat a large pot to medium, add in the butter and oil and sauté the mushrooms and red pepper for a few minutes.  Add in the ginger and garlic, sauté for about 20 seconds, then stir in the curry paste and allow to toast for 10 seconds.

Step 4

Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock (I used the remaining poaching stock, along with more chicken stock).  Add in the coconut milk, chicken, lime juice/zest, fish sauce, lemongrass and scallions.

Step 5

Simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered. Add in the zucchini and allow to cook 5 more minutes or until tender. Discard the lemongrass, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a squeeze of lime! Store leftovers in the fridge for a few days or freeze.