Description
A warming and flavorful Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with chicken, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, this dish is a delightful twist on traditional noodle soup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2-inch chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 onion diced
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
4 ounces rice noodles
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3 green onions thinly sliced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken chunks, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, red bell pepper, and onion to the pot, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the red curry paste and ginger, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the rice noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually around 4-6 minutes.
- Stir in the fish sauce, brown sugar, green onions, cilantro, basil, and lime juice. Cook for another 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option, or add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup, soup recipe, Thai cuisine, chicken noodle soup, coconut milk soup