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Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup

Published: May 21, 2023 by Terri Gilson · Modified: May 21, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Slow cooker Thai chicken soup in a black bowl with a spoon and more bowls in the background

This Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup is a healthy and easy dump-and-go recipe with no precooking required! It’s hearty enough for a meal and packed with wholesome and flavorful ingredients like coconut milk, chicken breast, fresh cilantro, lemongrass, ginger, and lime. It’s also Weight Watchers friendly and Dairy-free.

Slow cooker Thai chicken soup in a black bowl with a spoon and more bowls in the background

This amazing soup is popular any time of the year. It was inspired by my Thai Chicken Noodle Salad on this site and pairs well with Bread Machine Italian Breadsticks or for a lighter side Everything Bagel Cloud Bread Recipe. My testers said this soup tasted just like soup you get in Thai restaurants.

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 💭Top tip
  • 🥗 Side Dishes
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 🦺Food safety
  • ❔ Frequently Asked Questions
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🥘Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients for this Thai Chicken Soup Crock Pot recipe:

slow cooker thai chicken soup in glass bowls, labelled
  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 2 tsp garlic (2 cloves garlic)
  • 3 stalks lemongrass
  • 1-2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 14 oz can of coconut milk * you can use light or regular (**See TOP TIP if using light coconut milk)
  • 1 tsp agave
  • 4 tbsp thai red curry paste (affiliate link)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 3 tbsp lime juice from concentrate/concentrated lime juice *you could use fresh lime juice, but you'll need double the amount
  • 4 tablespoon cornstarch with 2-3 tablespoon cold water to make a paste
  • Garnish: fresh lime wedges and additional cilantro, if desired

🔪Instructions

If you don't like precooking with your slow cooker, you will love this one because there is none!

all ingredients in slow cooker thai chicken soup in slow cooker

Add all ingredients (except cornstarch and water) to slow cooker

ingredients in slow cooker thai chicken soup mixed together in slow cooker

Stir until combined (and curry paste is completely dissolved)

Cook on the low setting for 5.5 hours.

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken soup in slow cooker with soup ladle

Add cornstarch mixed with water and cook on low heat for another 30 minutes or until reaches desired thickness. *You can also add additional cornstarch mixed with water if it's not thick enough

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Chicken- you can use chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken instead of chicken breasts
  • Lemon grass- you can use dried lemongrass instead of fresh or lime zest can be substituted
  • Agave - you could use honey (you'll need 2 tsps) or 2 teaspoon of brown sugar instead
  • Lime juice - you could use fresh lime juice, but you'll need double the amount
  • Ad-ins - you can add brown rice, a wild rice blend, white rice or noodles. You could also add additional vegetables like broccoli or shredded carrrots
  • Instant pot - you can make this soup in your instant pot - here's how to convert your recipe from a slow cooker to an instant pot

💭Top tip

If you use light coconut milk, it separates more than regular coconut milk, so you'll need to thicken it even more. Add about 2 teaspoon of tapioca starch (I use Minute tapioca).*You can also skim off the separated milk bits with a small mesh strainer (affiliate link) or remove meat and vegetable and strain through a larger mesh strainer.

🥗 Side Dishes

This Slow Cooker Thai coconut chicken soup pairs well with bread and/or salad.

  • Everything Bagel Cloud Bread
  • Machine Onion & Olive Bread
  • Bread Machine Italian Breadsticks
  • Spinach salad
  • Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe
Loaf of Bread Machine Onion and Olive Bread, container of black olives and oil and vinegar in a dish with piece of bread for dipping


🍽Equipment

You will need a 6-quart slow cooker, a cutting board, and a sharp knife (affiliate links) for this Thai coconut soup recipe.

🌡️Storage

Store this Thai soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

a black bowl of slow cooker Thai chicken soup with more bowls and a slow cooker in the background

👪 Serving Size

This delicious soup recipe makes 10 (about 1 ¼ cups each) servings. However, you can half, double, or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

🔢WW Points

This recipe is Weight Watchers friendly @ ww 5 points using regular coconut milk. When light coconut milk is used, it's 2 ww points. However, keep in mind that when I tested the light coconut milk, it separated a lot more than the regular coconut milk. You can use tapioca starch (I use Minute Tapioca) to thicken it a bit more. You can also skim off the separated milk bits with a small mesh strainer (or remove meat and vegetable and strain through a larger mesh strainer).

🦺Food safety

  • Cook chicken to an internal minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
  • Never leave cooking food unattended

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov 

❔ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to brown the chicken before it goes in the slow cooker?

No, you don't have to brown the chicken, but searing it does help to seal in the juices.

Can you put raw chicken in a slow cooker?


Yes, raw chicken can go in the slow cooker, as it cooks long enough to cook it thoroughly.

This Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup with coconut milk is an easy weeknight meal. Just put it all in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a delicious meal. If you love Thai food, it's bound to become one of your favorite soups!

Slow cooker Thai chicken soup in a black bowl with a spoon and more bowls in the background
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📋 Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup recipe

This Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup is a healthy and easy dump and go recipe with no precooking required! It’s packed with wholesome and flavorful ingredients like coconut milk, chicken breast, fresh cilantro, lemongrass, ginger, and lime. It’s also Weight Watchers friendly and dairy-free.
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Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: chicken, slow cooker, soup, thai
Special Diet: Dairy-free, Weight Watchers
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours hours
Total Time: 6 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
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Equipment

slow cooker
sharp knife
cutting board

Ingredients

  • 6 skinless chicken breast
  • 1 red pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon garlic
  • 3 stalks lemongrass
  • 1-2 teaspoon grated gingerroot
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 14 oz can coconut milk * You can use regular or light, but see TOP TIP if using light
  • 1 teaspoon agave
  • 4 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice ( from concentrate ) * you could use fresh lime juice, but you'll need double the amount
  • 4 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2-3 tablespoon of cold water to make a paste

Garnish (optional)

  • additional cilantro leaves
  • lime wedges
  • additional crushed red pepper flakes
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Instructions

  • Add all ingredients (except cornstarch and water to slow cooker)
    all ingredients in slow cooker thai chicken soup in slow cooker
  • Stir until combined (and curry paste is completely dissolved)
    ingredients in slow cooker thai chicken soup mixed together in slow cooker
  • Cook on low for 5.5 hours.
  • Add cornstarch mixed with water and cook for another 30 minutes or until reaches desired thickness.
    Slow Cooker Thai Chicken soup in slow cooker with soup ladle

Garnish

  • Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges and crushed red pepper, if desired

Notes

*Adapted from Crazy Plates Pg. 45 "Chicken soup for the Bowl"

🔢WW Points

This recipe is Weight Watchers friendly @ 5 points using regular coconut milk. When light coconut milk is used, it's 2 ww points. However, keep in mind that when I tested the light coconut milk, it separated a lot more than the regular coconut milk. You can use tapioca starch (I use Minute Tapioca) to thicken it a bit more. You can also skim off the separated milk bits with a small mesh strainer (or remove meat and vegetable and strain through a larger mesh strainer).
Nutrition Facts
📋 Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup recipe
Amount Per Serving (1.25 cups)
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 752mg33%
Potassium 500mg14%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 1389IU28%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cups | Calories: 200kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 17g (34%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 46mg (15%) | Sodium: 752mg (33%) | Potassium: 500mg (14%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 1389IU (28%) | Vitamin C: 20mg (24%) | Calcium: 31mg (3%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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