Spicy Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook until softened.
2. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the chicken, bell pepper, coconut milk, fish sauce and lime juice. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Red curry paste is a popular ingredient in Southeast Asian cooking. It is made from red chilies, garlic, lemongrass, galangal and shallots.
• Coconut milk is high in healthy fats and is a great source of vitamins and minerals.
• Fish sauce is a key ingredient in many Southeast Asian dishes. It adds a salty, umami flavor to dishes.