Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 heaping tablespoons Thai red curry paste
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
Juice of 1 lime
3.5 ounces uncooked rice noodles
1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)
Generous handful fresh basil, torn
Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
Chopped scallions to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
1-First, add olive oil and the chopped onion to a large pot over medium-high heat, then sautΓ© for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. This step brings out the sweetness in the onion and sets a solid base for the rest of the flavors.
2-Next, stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, and Thai red curry paste, cooking for roughly 30 seconds until everything smells amazing. This quick blend wakes up the spices and adds depth to your curry chicken soup.
3-Now, pour in the 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth, 2 cups of water, and the juice of 1 lime, along with the 3.5 ounces of uncooked rice noodles. Turn the heat up to high and bring it to a gentle boil, which helps the noodles start softening.
4-Then, mix in the 1 (13.5 ounce) can of full-fat coconut milk and the 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the ingredients to blend perfectly.
5-Finally, add the generous handful of torn fresh basil, the handful of chopped fresh cilantro, and chopped scallions to taste. Season with salt and pepper as needed, then serve right away, perhaps with extra lime wedges for a fresh twist. For authentic variations, check out this Thai red curry resource.
Last Step:
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π§ Keep fresh ginger in the freezer for easy grating and longer shelf life.
β³ Prepare herbs and other ingredients while onions sautΓ© to save time.
πΆ Taste curry paste before adding; adjust for preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: SautΓ©ing and simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 304 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
