"Thai Coconut Curry Soup is warm, satisfying, fragrant and extremely versatile, made with coconut milk, red curry paste, chicken, veggies and more!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((may sub breasts or rotisserie chicken, see notes))
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salt and pepper
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1 onion, (chopped)
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3 carrots, (sliced)
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2-4 tablespoons red curry paste ((see notes))
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1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
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4 garlic cloves, (minced)
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5 cups low sodium chicken broth
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2 14 oz. cans quality coconut milk
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1 14 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes with juices ((optional))
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2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
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1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 bay leaves
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1 red bell pepper, (chopped)
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8 oz. cremini mushrooms, (sliced)
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3/4 cup uncooked basmati rice ((optional))
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1/4 cup minced cilantro
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1/4 cup minced fresh Thai basil leaves ((or regular or 1 TBS dried))
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2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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Asian chili sauce or sriracha to taste
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chopped cilantro
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lime juice
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chili peppers
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crushed peanuts