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.
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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.
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.
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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 Angkorrecipe page for delicious Cambodian recipes you can make at home.
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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!
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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.
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.
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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.
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Cambodian Food Authentic Creamy Pineapple Soup
Cambodian Food Authentic Creamy Pineapple Soup is an exotic and easy to prepare dish. Beautiful red colour, sweet pineapple and a touch of heat from the chili.
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 ¼ 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.
This soup does call for 3 tablespoons of chili powder. While this may seem like LOTS…Angkor California Chili Powder is NOT over powering. This amount products a nice tingle but not too hot. The red colour is beautiful. You can also add some rice or noodles to this flavourful bowl of soup.
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Thinking back, I don’t think I have ever tried Cambodian food. That has to change soon! I love all the ingredients on this soup. Coconut milk, lemongrass, pineapple and basil sound like a match made in food heaven. A perfectly balanced set of ingre
I know….so many wonderful flavours in the unique and delicious dish.
Veena Azmanov
I love the sound of this, the colors, the flavors and possibilities. I only ever had Cambodian food once and I think I will enjoy this one. Saving this for later. Can’t wait to try this.
I’ve never tried Cambodian food and you are tempting me to give this soup a try real soon. It sounds so flavorful with all the aromatics and spices. Soup looks hearty and delicious.
I just picked up a jar of lemongrass paste the other day out of the blue and didn’t know what to use it for. This soup was perfect! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe with us!
I know for sure I will be making this again….it is soooooo good.
Michelle
I’m blown away by this recipe, it uses some of my favorite flavor combinations, pineapple, coconut, basil, lemongrass, and chili. This dish sounds very flavorful with a bowl of steamed rice. Sounds similar to Thai cooking.
I’ve never tried Cambodian food before. My aunts live in Toronto and it is SUCH a melting pot of ethnic cultures and foods! I was amazed when we visited last summer. this recipe is full of ingredients I love, I’ll definitely have to try it out
I have tried Cambodian food just once before – especially love the flavors of lemongrass. But I’ve never had a pineapple soup ever – I didn’t even know they make soup with pineapple. I love pineapple but used it in desserts and salads only . Must try this soon. Sound delicious
I have never had Cambodian food, but I’d defiintely like to try it! I’m intrigued by the pineapple in the soup. And I need to order some of that lemongrass paste! I can never find lemongrass, but love the flavor!
Wow that sounds so good! I have never had Cambodian food either but I adore lemongrass and spicy foods. I have never heard of lemongrass paste. I love the taste but never want to buy the stalks. It’s funny because just the other day I was shopping with my sister in an Asian grocery store and picked up a stalk of lemongrass and we both wanted it but didn’t want the hassle of the stalk. I’m going to go pass this recipe on to her too. She’s going to love it! And my husband will adore this soup recipe. We both love coconut milk and spice in our soups.
Oh my word…I love everything about this recipe, starting with the fact that you used chicken thighs. I swear by those when I’m making anything that needs longer cooking time. They just hold up so well! And I love the pineapple curry flavor combo. I’m pinning this for later…can’t wait to make it!
Kathy McDaniel
Thinking back, I don’t think I have ever tried Cambodian food. That has to change soon! I love all the ingredients on this soup. Coconut milk, lemongrass, pineapple and basil sound like a match made in food heaven. A perfectly balanced set of ingre
Homemade & Yummy
I know….so many wonderful flavours in the unique and delicious dish.
Veena Azmanov
I love the sound of this, the colors, the flavors and possibilities. I only ever had Cambodian food once and I think I will enjoy this one. Saving this for later. Can’t wait to try this.
Homemade & Yummy
This was my first time making or eating Cambodian….it was so good.
Pavani
I’ve never tried Cambodian food and you are tempting me to give this soup a try real soon. It sounds so flavorful with all the aromatics and spices. Soup looks hearty and delicious.
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It was even better the next day.
Nora
I just picked up a jar of lemongrass paste the other day out of the blue and didn’t know what to use it for. This soup was perfect! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe with us!
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Enjoy…where did you get it from? I know you are in Canada…I have only seen it in a tube?
Leah
Pineapple soup?! You have blown my mind! What a delicious idea with all the spices and flavors in this! I would love to try this out!
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I know for sure I will be making this again….it is soooooo good.
Michelle
I’m blown away by this recipe, it uses some of my favorite flavor combinations, pineapple, coconut, basil, lemongrass, and chili. This dish sounds very flavorful with a bowl of steamed rice. Sounds similar to Thai cooking.
Homemade & Yummy
We were so impressed with our first experience with Cambodian food.
Karyl Henry
I’ve never tried Cambodian food before. My aunts live in Toronto and it is SUCH a melting pot of ethnic cultures and foods! I was amazed when we visited last summer. this recipe is full of ingredients I love, I’ll definitely have to try it out
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Yes….you can find just about anything in Toronto.
Veena Azmanov
I have tried Cambodian food just once before – especially love the flavors of lemongrass. But I’ve never had a pineapple soup ever – I didn’t even know they make soup with pineapple. I love pineapple but used it in desserts and salads only . Must try this soon. Sound delicious
Homemade & Yummy
This was my first experience….and it was so good.
Melissa
I have never had Cambodian food, but I’d defiintely like to try it! I’m intrigued by the pineapple in the soup. And I need to order some of that lemongrass paste! I can never find lemongrass, but love the flavor!
Homemade & Yummy
These products are so good. Hope you give them a try.
Denise
Wow that sounds so good! I have never had Cambodian food either but I adore lemongrass and spicy foods. I have never heard of lemongrass paste. I love the taste but never want to buy the stalks. It’s funny because just the other day I was shopping with my sister in an Asian grocery store and picked up a stalk of lemongrass and we both wanted it but didn’t want the hassle of the stalk. I’m going to go pass this recipe on to her too. She’s going to love it! And my husband will adore this soup recipe. We both love coconut milk and spice in our soups.
Homemade & Yummy
I was so impressed with this soup. And…it is even better a day or two later.
Jill
I have never heard of this soup but reading through the list of ingredients I am sure I’d love it! Great recipe
Homemade & Yummy
This was my first experience with Cambodian food….and it was so delicious. Will be making this again for sure.
Traci
Oh my word…I love everything about this recipe, starting with the fact that you used chicken thighs. I swear by those when I’m making anything that needs longer cooking time. They just hold up so well! And I love the pineapple curry flavor combo. I’m pinning this for later…can’t wait to make it!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give it a try….it is a delicious recipe for sure.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
I could just dive right into a bowl of this soup! Such a diverse group of ingredients, but obviously they marry well. Lovely.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes the flavours are amazing…and it is so easy to make.
Emily
Wow what a delicious sounding soup, I love finding things I’ve never tried before!
Homemade & Yummy
So much fun in the kitchen making new things.
Natalie
This soup sounds so interesting flavor-wise! I never heard of pineapple soup, but it looks so delicious I have to try it!
Homemade & Yummy
This was my first time making pineapple soup…and it is so easy and delicious.