1Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, then set aside.
2Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, then set aside.
3Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, then set aside.
4In the same pot, add olive oil and chili oil (optional). Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and mushrooms for 5-7 minutes.
5In the same pot, add olive oil and chili oil (optional). Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and mushrooms for 5-7 minutes.
6In the same pot, add olive oil and chili oil (optional). Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and mushrooms for 5-7 minutes.
7Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, Thai chilies, red curry paste, and lemongrass. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
8Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, Thai chilies, red curry paste, and lemongrass. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
9Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, Thai chilies, red curry paste, and lemongrass. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
10Pour in the chicken broth, return chicken to the pot, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Shred chicken and return to soup. Simmer for another 20-30 minutes.
11Pour in the chicken broth, return chicken to the pot, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Shred chicken and return to soup. Simmer for another 20-30 minutes.
12Pour in the chicken broth, return chicken to the pot, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Shred chicken and return to soup. Simmer for another 20-30 minutes.
13Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
14Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
15Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
16While the soup is simmering, prepare Minute Instant Brown Rice according to package instructions.
17While the soup is simmering, prepare Minute Instant Brown Rice according to package instructions.
18While the soup is simmering, prepare Minute Instant Brown Rice according to package instructions.
19Once the soup has finished simmering, add Thai basil and lime juice. Remove the lemongrass and adjust seasonings if needed.
20Once the soup has finished simmering, add Thai basil and lime juice. Remove the lemongrass and adjust seasonings if needed.
21Once the soup has finished simmering, add Thai basil and lime juice. Remove the lemongrass and adjust seasonings if needed.
22Ladle soup over rice and garnish with chili oil, cilantro, Thai basil, and lime juice.
23Ladle soup over rice and garnish with chili oil, cilantro, Thai basil, and lime juice.
24Ladle soup over rice and garnish with chili oil, cilantro, Thai basil, and lime juice.