Description
This Easy Chicken Thai Noodle Soup with Red Curry is a warm, flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and fragrant red curry paste. It’s the perfect one-pot meal, ready in just 30 minutes. The combination of Thai flavors, noodles, and a touch of spice makes this a comforting and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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Soup Base:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
Protein & Noodles:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 6 oz rice noodles (thin or medium)
Vegetables & Garnishes:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Curry Paste: Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute.
- Make the Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook the Veggies & Chicken: Add the red bell pepper, mushrooms, and shredded chicken. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Final Touches: Add the spinach (or bok choy) and lime juice. Stir well and let cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Assemble & Serve: Divide the cooked noodles into bowls. Ladle the hot soup over them. Top with cilantro, green onions, and sliced red chili.
- Enjoy! Serve hot with extra lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken for tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less curry paste.
- Use different noodles like udon or egg noodles for variety.