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Vietnamese-Style Chicken Curry Soup

SUBMITTED BY: shaggy  PHOTO BY: Darryl 

"I use Vietnamese-style curry powder found at Asian food stores (usually called 'cari'). If you can't find it, use Madras curry powder. I make mine soupy, but you can make a thick stew by reducing the amount of chicken broth and water by half. Serve with rice or French bread, or both."
Vietnamese-Style Chicken Curry Soup Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 36 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs
READY IN  2 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
  • 1 onion, cut into chunks
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/8 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger root
  • 1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 carrots, sliced diagonally
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 quart water
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 8 small potatoes, quartered
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook chicken and onions in oil until onions are soft and translucent; remove onions and chicken from pot and set aside.
  2. Saute shallots in pot for about 1 minute, then stir in garlic, ginger, lemon grass and curry powder. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, then stir in bell pepper and carrots. Return chicken and onion to pot and stir in chicken broth, water and fish sauce. Season with lime leaves, bay leaf and red pepper flakes.
  3. Bring to a boil and introduce potatoes. Return to a boil and pour in coconut milk. Reduce heat and simmer 40 to 60 minutes, until potatoes and chicken are tender. Garnish each dish with a sprig of fresh cilantro.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2005 by LuvLychee 
This was sooo good. I'm Vietnamese and I've been craving my mom's curry ever since I've moved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2003 by shaggy 
WOW! This soup is excellent! The fresh ginger, lime leaves and lemon grass really compliment... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by MATORGRAVY 
Great soup! I used 2 potato and 1 rutabaga. The store I shop at did not have lime leaves,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2005 by Mai TLP 
In Vietnam people don't put bell pepper (or so called sweet pepper or Da Lat papper in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2007 by WSBLEND 
this is awesome!!!!!!!!!! I do cut back on the red pepper flakes (like 1/2 tsp.)...the fish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by Kelli 
I made this 2 nights ago..and it's the 3rd time making it! Very flavorful! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2005 by Mimi 
I made this with "easy naan" and it was an awesome & easy side to this flavorful soup. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2005 by Tami 
The flavor of this soup is really good. I used all of the ingredients in the recipe, except... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2003 by AMERICANGIRL 
This soup was delicious. Finding the ingredients in the store was the hardest part, but it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2002 by Leadbelly 
This soup is astounding. Creamy and spicy. Just right! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Vietnamese-Style Chicken Curry Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 532

  • Total Fat: 27.6g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
  • Sodium: 874mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.1g
  • Protein: 30.8g

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