Thai Style Golden Peanut Soup - Standard Recipe
You Will Need
- Thai Style Golden Peanut Soup Mix
- 6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups Shredded, cooked chicken
- Optional
- 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp (instead of chicken)
Here's What You Do
- In a 3 or 4-quart pot, bring broth to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in soup mix.
- Return to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes
- Stir in peanut butter until thoroughly blended.
- Add chicken, and continue cooking, covered on low for 10 minutes.
- Turn off heat, let stand for 5 minutes, stir and serve.
Got leftovers? Learn how to cool, store, and reheat soup safely in our guide to soup storage and food safety.
Cooking & Nutrition Tips
Use the tips below to customize nutrition, boost flavor, or stretch the soup to fit your needs.
Reducing Sodium?
Broth:
To reduce sodium, use an alternative broth such as: low-sodium, organic, stock, bone broth, unsalted, or try making a homemade broth. See chart below to compare.
All our mixes contain no added salt, only what occurs naturally in the ingredients. In the interest of transparency, we use regular (full-sodium) store-bought broth to create our recipes and calculate the nutrition panels — which is why the sodium levels may appear higher than you desire.
While we don’t like it from a health standpoint, salt is a major flavor booster. If you are using reduced sodium broth and looking to enhance flavor, try adding these depending on your preferences: fresh ground pepper, herbs & spices, lemon juice, garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, hot-sauce, flavored vinegar.
Peanut Butter:
Instead of a regular peanut butter, use a low-sodium or no-salt-added version.
| Variety (1 cup) | Sodium (mg) | % Daily Value |
| Standard Broth | 860 mg | 37% |
| Low-Sodium Broth | 570 mg | 25% |
| Organic Broth | 550 mg | 24% |
| Stock | 510 mg | 22% |
| Bone Broth | 400 mg | 17% |
| Organic Low-Sodium Broth | 100 mg | 4% |
| Unsalted Broth | 35 mg | 2% |
Boosting Protein?
Try adding high-protein additions like diced chicken, firm tofu, chickpeas, or edamame. For a creamier boost, blend in cashews, or use peanut powder. Top the soup with chopped roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, or hemp seeds.
More Veggies?
To boost vegetables, add 1 cup chopped snow peas or bean sprouts in the final 5 minutes of cooking time.
Interested in whole grains or extra fiber?
Add pre-cooked brown rice, quinoa, or millet to the base, and stir in high-fiber vegetables like shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, or leafy greens (spinach/kale). For extra protein and fiber, add black chickpeas or red lentils.
Looking for Mediterranean-Inspired additions?
Add 1 lb scallops or shrimp in final 5 minutes + garnish with fresh cilantro
Serving and Garnish Ideas
Top with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced Thai chiles, and fried shallots. Serve over jasmine rice or rice noodles for a complete meal.
Cooking Methods
Slow Cooker
We do not recommend using a slow cooker due to the short cooking time on the stovetop.
Pressure Cooker
We do not recommend using a pressure cooker due to the short cooking time on the stovetop.
Dietary Adaptations
Vegan
The peanut butter gives a rich creamy texture to this soup.
You Will Also Need:
- 6 cups vegetable broth (48 oz.)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup uncooked brown rice (4 oz.)
Here’s What You Do:
- In a 3 or 4-quart pot, bring broth to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in soup mix.
- Add brown rice, return to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes.
- Stir in peanut butter until thoroughly blended, continue cooking, covered, on low for 10 min.
- Turn off heat, let stand for 5 minutes, stir and serve.
Vegetarian
This soup is vegetarian as prepared, with no changes required.
Gluten Free
This soup is naturally gluten free when prepared as directed. No special substitutions are needed.
Dairy Free
This soup is naturally dairy free when prepared as directed. No special substitutions are needed.
Recipe Variations
Looking to switch things up? A few simple tweaks can make this recipe your own.
Peanut Dipping Sauce:
Use half the amount of broth and double the peanut butter to create a thick, rich peanut sauce. Serve with grilled chicken skewers for dipping or as a flavorful appetizer.
Shrimp Peanut Soup:
Replace chicken with shrimp for a seafood-forward version that pairs beautifully with the Thai-inspired flavors.
Sweet Potato Peanut Soup:
Add cubed roasted sweet potato for extra heartiness and a subtle natural sweetness that complements the peanut base.
Vegetable Peanut Soup:
Sauté carrot, celery, and onion before adding the soup mix and broth for a deeper, more aromatic vegetable base.
Coconut Chili Peanut Soup:
Stir in a splash of coconut milk and sweet chili sauce for a creamy, slightly sweet Thai-style twist. A dash of fish sauce can add extra depth.
Hearty Peanut Soup:
Add diced Yukon gold potatoes and butter beans to create a thicker, more filling bowl.
Creamy Peanut Finish:
Stir in a splash of half-and-half at the end of cooking for a richer, silkier broth.
Inspired by our customers. Thanks to Sharon M., Kris D., Susan, Tricia B., Stacy, Lu A., and Diana P. for sharing their ideas. Have a favorite twist of your own? Send us an email or leave a review on the product page.
