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Tom Kha Kai – Chicken Coconut Milk Soup with Thermomix

Tom Kha Kai – Chicken Coconut Milk Soup with Thermomix

TThermomix

Prep18 min

Cook25 min

High Protein

Cuisine: Other

Tom Kha Kai, also known as "chicken coconut milk soup," is an iconic specialty of Thai cuisine. Originating from northern Thailand, this soup is renowned for its unique balance of sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors. The Tom Kha Kai is often appreciated for its subtle blend of creamy coconut milk, galangal (a very fibrous root related to ginger), lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves.

Nutrition per serving

1257

Calories

39.5g

Protein

161.8g

Carbs

92.3g

Fat

by CookAdapt

Published Jul 12, 2026

Servings

4

Ingredients

25 g ginger
160 g onion
1 tbsp sunflower oil
350 g water
5 kaffir lime leaves
400 g coconut milk
200 g coconut cream
20 leaf fresh coriander
1 garlic clove
1 chicken bouillon cube
½ tsp chili paste
2 fresh lemongrass stalks
½ tbsp nuoc mam sauce
400 g chicken tenders
220 g canned straw mushrooms
20 red cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp lime juice

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Thermomix Instructions

Add to the bowl1–2

1 Gousse d'ail
25 grammes Gingembre

Add the lid with the measuring cup.

Blend 3 sec/speed 8.

ThermomixMix·Speed 8·3s

Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.

Add 160 grams of onions into the Thermomix bowl.

Add the lid with the measuring cup.

Mix 5 sec/speed 5.

ThermomixMix·Speed 5·5s

Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.

Add 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil into the Thermomix bowl.

Add the lid with the measuring cup.

Sauté 1 min 30 sec/120°C/speed 1.

ThermomixSauté·120°C·Speed 1·1m 30s

Add to the bowl13–17

grammes Eau
1 Cube de bouillon de volaille
0.5 cuillère à café Purée de piment
2 Bâtons de citronnelle fraîche
5 Feuilles de combava

Add the lid with the measuring cup.

Cook 10 min/95°C/speed Spoon.

ThermomixCook·95°C·10 min reverse

Add to the bowl20–24

0.5 cuillère à soupe Sauce nuoc-mâm
400 grammes Lait de coco
200 grammes Crème de coco
400 grammes Aiguillettes de poulet
grammes Eau

Add the lid with the measuring cup.

Cook 8 min/95°C/speed Spoon.

ThermomixCook·95°C·8 min

Add 20 red cherry tomatoes cut in half into the Thermomix bowl.

Add the lid with the measuring cup.

Cook 5 min/95°C/speed Spoon.

ThermomixCook·95°C·5 min reverse

Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice into the Thermomix bowl.

Add the lid with the measuring cup.

Cook 1 min/95°C/speed Spoon.

ThermomixCook·95°C·1 min reverse

Serve immediately.

Sprinkle 20 fresh coriander leaves, chopped, over the bowls in the Thermomix.

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