Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Soup with Sweet Potato and Bell Pepper

Warm up with a bowl of this vibrant Thai coconut curry chicken soup. It’s a one-pot wonder that brings together tender chicken, sweet potato and bell pepper in a rich, aromatic coconut broth. The ginger, garlic and curry powder create a fragrant base, while a touch of sweet chili sauce adds a gentle heat that you can adjust to your liking.

This soup is perfect for busy weeknights, coming together in just 30 minutes. It’s hearty enough to be a meal on its own and the leftovers taste even better the next day. Serve it with a squeeze of lime and fresh scallions for a bright finish.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon CornstarchView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chopped Chicken BreastView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Sweet PotatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Curry PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Coconut MilkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 thumb GingerView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Core, deseed and dice bell pepper into ½-inch pieces. Peel sweet potato if desired, then dice into ½-inch pieces. Peel and grate or mince garlic and ginger. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Zest and quarter lime. Place cornstarch and 1 TBSP water (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small bowl. Stir slurry to combine.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and sweet potato; season with ¼ tsp salt (½ tsp for 4 servings) and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. Heat another drizzle of oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger and scallion whites. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
4. Add chicken to pot with aromatics. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Season with curry powder, ¼ tsp salt (½ tsp for 4 servings) and pepper.
5. Thoroughly shake coconut milk in container before opening. Return cooked veggies to pot with chicken. (TIP: If cornstarch in slurry has settled, give it another stir now.) Stir in stock concentrates, cornstarch slurry, coconut milk, chili sauce, 1½ cups water (3 cups for 4 servings) and 2 tsp sugar (4 tsp for 4). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook until flavors meld and sweet potato is tender, 4-5 minutes. TIP: If soup seems too thick, add more water a splash at a time as needed.
6. Stir juice from two lime wedges (four wedges for 4 servings) into soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide between bowls. Garnish with scallion greens and lime zest to taste. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey instead of chicken?

Yes, you can substitute ground turkey for the chopped chicken breast. Just cook it the same way, breaking it up as it browns.

How can I make this soup spicier?

Add extra sweet chili sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the other seasonings.

Can I prepare this soup ahead of time?

Absolutely. The soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed.