Have you tried Cambodian food? Until now, I had never tried anything in this interesting cuisine. Creamy Pineapple Soup is my first experience making and eating a Cambodian dish.
Did you know that pineapple makes great soup? Combined with chicken, lemongrass paste, chili powder, and coconut milk, you will feel like you are on vacation right in your own kitchen.
This post is graciously sponsored by Angkor Cambodian Food. All opinions are mine.
If you have never made any Cambodian recipes, this is the perfect place to start.
I don’t even think we have ANY Cambodian restaurants around me. I know for sure they do in Toronto.
I love trying foods from other cultures. The BEST part is, you don’t even have to leave home to taste the flavours of the world.
You can buy so many of these tasty ingredients to make these delicious dishes in your own kitchen.
For instance, my Traditional Egg Noodle Casserole is a Ukrainian classic. Made just like baba did.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this easy chicken pineapple soup can be found at the bottom of this post.
When Angkor approached me to recreate their Authentic Creamy Pineapple Soup, I got so excited. This was going to be a fun and tasty experience. My first time working with these unique ingredients. Did I mention I LOVE my job?
I had never heard of pineapple soup. In fact, I have never eaten pineapple in a soup ever!
I love trying foods of the world, especially when I can make them at home. Things like pho and chana masala are such great ways to experiment with ethnic recipes. When I got this opportunity to experiment with authentic Cambodian recipes, I was thrilled.
Cambodian Food
I quickly did some research into Cambodian cuisine since I knew nothing about it. I came across interesting dishes like Bai Sach Choruk, Fish Amok, and Khmer Red Curry. Cambodian food is fragrant, healthy, low in fat and sugar, and fits easily into gluten-free diets.
Be sure visit the Angkor recipe page for delicious Cambodian recipes you can make at home.
Angkor Food has some very unique products to bring Cambodian cuisine into your home.
Here is a little info from their website:
Our collection of authentic Cambodian sauces, spices and recipes help you explore traditional Cambodian food and inspire the creation of fusion dishes.
We treasure cooking healthy and great tasting food with the wonderful flavors of Cambodian cuisine. Check out our recipes to see how easy cooking Cambodian can be! Our fusion recipes are wonderful and incorporate fresh produce that can be found year round in most American supermarkets.
We are a family company based out of the San Francisco Bay Area and are passionate about bringing Cambodian cuisine to the western world. Our products are made here in the USA using all natural ingredients and no preservatives.
Treat yourself to excellent food and cook Cambodian tonight!
For this recipe, they sent me Lemongrass Paste and California Chili Powder. They are FANTASTIC. You will certainly want them in your arsenal of spices and seasonings.
You Will Need:
Creamy Pineapple Soup is an exotic dish that is easy to prepare.
- coconut oil
- chicken thighs
- coconut milk
- California Chili Powder
- Lemongrass Paste
- fresh pineapple
- kale
- fresh basil (preferably Thai)
- salt
- water
When I read the recipe and noticed it called for 3 tablespoons of chili powder, my first reaction was WOW this is going to be HOT. This is NOT the case.
Yes, it gives your lips and tongue a little tingle, but not overpowering. What it does create is a beautiful red colour. This soup is so pretty.
The lemongrass paste has a nice aroma and adds a layer of flavour. Coconut milk adds the creamy element to the dish, while the pineapple adds sweetness and balances out the kick from the chili. Basil adds freshness and ties everything together.
My first experience cooking and eating delicious Cambodian cuisine was a total success. The recipe turned out fantastic. I did add a bit more chicken and kale than the original recipe called for. I wanted to make this a “full meal” dish. You can also add some rice or noodles to this very flavourful soup.
Making Chicken Pineapple Soup From Scratch
This easy Cambodian recipe comes together fairly quickly. I like to prepare it on a weekend when I have some time to experiment in the kitchen.
The full instructions are on the recipe card, but here is a quick look:
- Cut the chicken into cubes
- Heat the oil and chili powder in a heavy bottomed pot
- Add the coconut milk and lemongrass
- Add the chicken, and cook
- Toss in the the pineapple, coconut milk and kale
- Heat until done
- Garnish with basil
Thanks so much, Angkor for helping me experience the wonderful flavours in this authentic Cambodian recipe.
Cambodian Pineapple Soup is an easy one-pot dinner that you can make any night of the week. Next time you want to impress your dinner guests, serve some delicious Cambodian food made right in your kitchen.
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Cambodian Food Authentic Creamy Pineapple Soup
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 ยผ pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless cut into cubes)
- 3 tablespoons California chili powder
- 14 ounces coconut milk (1 can)
- 3 ounces Lemongrass paste
- ยฝ teaspoons salt
- 8 ounces fresh pineapple (cut into cubes)
- 2 ยฝ cups water
- 2 ounces kale (roughly chopped)
- 1 ounce fresh basil (preferably Thai)
Instructions
- Cut you chicken into cubes and set aside.Cut your pineapple into cubes and set aside.
- In a heavy bottomed pot add the coconut oil and heat to medium high.
- Add the chili powder and mix.
- Open the coconut milk (DO NOT SHAKE), and scoop out 4 tablespoons of the thick top portion out of the can. Add to the chili and boil.
- Stir and cook until it becomes translucent and starts to bubble.
- Add the lemongrass and salt and cook until it boils.
- Add the chicken pieces, stir to coat well. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add ยผ cup of water, bring to a boil, reduce and cook on medium high for approximately 8 minutes. Be sure to stir once or twice during the cooking process.
- Add the pineapple and the remaining water. Bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add coconut milk and bring to a soft oil.
- Add the kale, stir and remove from heat.
- Add the basil.
- ENJOY!
GiGi Eats
When I was in Cambodia, I had CURRY for the first time EVER and it was life changing. Cambodia definitely had some amazingly tasty food!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes we were totally impressed with this delicious soup.
Stacey
The flavors in this sound incredible and full of flavor! I love trying out recipes like this, and I can’t wait to enjoy a bowl of this soon!
Homemade & Yummy
OMG…this is so good. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Julie
I’m really intrigued by this soup! I don’t usually like sweet things in savory applications, but the chili powder with pineapple sounds so interesting. I do love coconut milk in basically everything though!
Homemade & Yummy
The pineapple is not overly sweet…and this soup is delicious. Hope you give it a try.
Lois
This is the first time I have ever heard of pineapple soup! But looking at your recipe, it make sense that this will be a delicious combination. I would love to try this out one day.
Homemade & Yummy
This was our first time too…and it is so good.
Jennifer
I’ve never had Cambodian food either and I hate to say, I’m incredibly intrigued by this dish!! Pineapple in soup?? Whaaat? I’ve pinned it because I totally have to try it! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…that was my first thought too. It is so good. Hope you give it a try.
Carol Borchardt
I’ve never had Cambodian cuisine but this recipe is calling for me to try it! Those flavors sound like they really rock together and trying this may just be in my very near future!
Homemade & Yummy
This was our first time…and we were blown away at the flavour of this soup.
Anne Lawton
I did not know there was a pineapple soup! This sounds so flavorful . I’m adding to my list of new recipes to try!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…we did not know about this either…and we are so glad we found out about it.
prasanna hede
I never had Cambodian food but this soup sure looks so amazing and flavorful! Feel like having a bowl right away.
Homemade & Yummy
We will be making this again for sure….so delicious. Hope you give it a try.
Carolyn
These flavors sound amazing. I can’t wait to try making this!
Homemade & Yummy
It is good…and I sure hope you venture into the kitchen and give this recipe a try.