Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this delicious Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup. Packed with tender chicken, rice noodles, and an array of fresh herbs, this comforting dish is a perfect weeknight meal. The rich coconut broth, infused with aromatic red curry paste and zesty lime juice, brings a delightful warmth to every spoonful. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this soup is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 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)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to pot, and cook until golden brown (2–3 minutes). Set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and onion in the same pot for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in red curry paste and grated ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; scrape browned bits from the pot.
- Return chicken to the pot; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add rice noodles, fish sauce, and brown sugar; cook until noodles are tender (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in green onions, cilantro, basil, and lime juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg