Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken and rice noodles in a creamy coconut broth infused with aromatic spices. A perfect balance of heat and freshness, this soup is not only quick to prepare but also customizable for any dietary preference. With an explosion of flavors from garlic, ginger, and fresh herbs, it promises to impress your family or guests on a cozy night in. Serve it hot with lime wedges and toppings like fresh cilantro for a delightful meal that feels special yet can be made in just 50 minutes.
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
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté garlic, bell pepper, and onion until tender, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in red curry paste and ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and coconut milk; scrape browned bits from the bottom.
- Return chicken to the pot; bring to a boil then simmer for about 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 if needed.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot meal
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg