Comfort in a Bowl: My Simmered Chicken Soup with Thai Flavors Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) fresh ginger, grated
• 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
• 4 cups (960 mL) chicken broth or stock
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 mL) coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) sugar
• 1-2 red Thai chilies, sliced
• 1 cup (150 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup (150 g) baby spinach or kale
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish