Description
A rich and comforting Thai-inspired noodle soup with tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, red curry, and fresh herbs for a bold and aromatic meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 4 ounces rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add red curry paste and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine.
- Return chicken to the pot and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Add rice noodles, fish sauce, and brown sugar, cooking until noodles are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in green onions, cilantro, basil, and lime juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust curry paste for desired spice level.
- Cook noodles separately to prevent them from becoming too soft.
- Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
- Substitute tofu and vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Store broth and noodles separately for best texture.
- Do not freeze as coconut milk may separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
