Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, cut in half and smashed
  • 1 medium knob of ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1–2 bird’s eye chili peppers, optional
  • three 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk
  • one 4-ounce jar Thai red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter or coconut oil
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped
  • 2 red onions, chopped
  • 2 large Japanese sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped
  • one 13.5-ounce can bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped
  • juice of two limes

Instruction

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, bring the broth, lemongrass, ginger, and optional chili peppers to a boil over medium-high heat. Decrease heat to medium-low and simmer while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a medium pot, heat the coconut milk to a low boil over medium-high heat. Add the red curry paste and whisk to combine until smooth and fully incorporated. Turn off heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter or oil over medium heat. Once the butter is melted or the oil is shimmering, add the chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onions and sweet potatoes and cook 5 minutes more. Turn off heat and set aside.
  • Remove the lemongrass, ginger and chili peppers from the broth with a handled sieve or slotted spoon and discard.
  • Increase heat to medium and add the coconut-curry mixture, chicken and vegetable saute, broccoli, and bamboo shoots. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add the scallions and lime juice. Stir, cover and allow the soup to rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.