Description
This Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together the warmth of red curry with the heartiness of noodles and vegetables. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with a taste of Thai cuisine.
Ingredients
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Soup Base:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu
- juice of 1 lime
- fresh cilantro leaves and sliced green onions for garnish
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Soup Base: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Infuse with Flavor: Add red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release flavor.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add Noodles and Veggies: Add rice noodles, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until noodles are tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Stir in spinach and protein of choice, cooking just until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by using more or less curry paste.
- For a creamier soup, add an extra half can of coconut milk.
- This recipe works well with shrimp, chicken, or vegetarian proteins like tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
