Comments on: Tom Ka Kai (Chicken Coconut and Mushroom Soup)

By: rnlizzieo

rnlizzieo — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:39:24 +0000

I really liked this soup. I made a few substitutions after reading the reviews…chicken broth instead of water, cherry tomatoes and cilantro. I also used Penzey’s sweet curry powder instead of paste and it was delicious! Great recipe Lisa, thanks for sharing!

By: Donna Yum Yum Asparagus Puddin'

Donna Yum Yum Asparagus Puddin' — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:26:33 +0000

I had never made soup before, but after this recipe was featured a year or so ago, I decided to give it a try. It turned out tasting even better than the Tom Ka Kai I get at our favorite local Thai restaurant! Since then I’ve made this recipe many times, and it always turns out amazing. My husband loves it so much he claims that I’ve spoiled him for restaurant soups

By: lolliejean

lolliejean — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:28:12 +0000

I’ve had 2 bowls and may be going for a 3rd. Yum! I dredged my chicken in seasoned cornstarch before browning it – gives the soup a little more body. Also used chicken stock instead of water and added savoy cabbage.

By: Sex, Food, and Rock & Roll

Sex, Food, and Rock & Roll — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:08:51 +0000

The flavor is very good, but the broth is way too watery. Next time I will cut the water down to 3-4 cups and possibly add rice noodles.

By: cdehaven

cdehaven — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:45:00 +0000

Loved this soup! ate it with brown rice at the bottom of the bowl. Also read the reviews and went light on the water. I diced my tomatoes really fine because husband doesn’t like them. he didn’t notice at all. Next time i might add a tad more coconut milk. I also used left over rotisserie chicken. Made this soup in a minute. So easy!

By: beanjelly

beanjelly — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:34:14 +0000

This soup is amazing! I use 4 cups of chicken broth instead of the 6 cups of water, and will usually throw in some extras–rice, veggies, etc. I also prefer to use cherry tomatoes (halved) instead of the wedges & since we love cilantro, that’s what we always use!

By: heathersuwho

heathersuwho — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:49:26 +0000

This is very close to the restaurant original!

By: theimp

theimp — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:58:14 +0000

This is quite tasty! I used brown sugar instead of white, and found it just right. The broth is thin, but that didn’t stop me from eating every bit of it!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:14:11 +0000

Everyone loved this soup! I made a few changes based on other recipes. (chicken broth instead of water, added bamboo shoots, tofu, lemongrass, eggplant, green onions and thai peppers). I wanted more veggies. Thanks for the great recipe. I will be making this again tomorrow and try adding some carrots.

By: beetqueen

beetqueen — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:37:30 +0000

I’ve made this several times and always a little bit differently but primarily true to the written recipe. I really like adding spinach and replaced the chicken with shrimp one time with great success! Thank you!