Description
Hearty Thai chicken curry soup promises a comforting journey through aromatic spices and rich coconut broth. Simmering with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and authentic Thai flavors, this soul-warming dish invites you to savor an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Noodles and Liquid Base:
- 3.5 ounces (100 grams) uncooked rice noodles
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 (13.5-ounce/400 milliliters) can full-fat coconut milk
Flavor and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper
Garnishes:
- Fresh basil, torn
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Chopped scallions
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil (30 milliliters or ) in a spacious cooking vessel over medium heat, gently sweating diced onions until they become translucent and tender.
- Introduce freshly minced ginger, crushed garlic, and vibrant red curry paste, stirring continuously to release their aromatic essence and prevent burning.
- Pour in rich chicken broth (480 milliliters or ), clean water (240 milliliters or ), and freshly squeezed lime juice, increasing temperature to trigger a rolling boil.
- Carefully add delicate rice noodles, allowing them to cook softly in the bubbling liquid for 3-4 minutes until they reach perfect tenderness.
- Reduce cooking temperature to a gentle simmer, slowly streaming creamy coconut milk and folding in pre-cooked, shredded chicken pieces, letting the flavors meld for approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate chopped fresh basil leaves, crisp cilantro, and thinly sliced scallions, creating a vibrant herb layer that adds brightness and depth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming curry soup into warm serving bowls, accompanied by wedges of zesty lime for an extra citrusy punch.
Notes
- Prep time flies quickly when ingredients are prepped beforehand, so chop herbs and slice chicken in advance.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild or spicy curry paste, adjusting to personal preference and tolerance.
- Leftover soup keeps well refrigerated for 3-4 days, making it perfect for meal prep and quick lunches.
- Swap rice noodles with zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative that maintains delicious flavor profile.
- Fresh herbs like Thai basil enhance authentic taste, elevating the soup from good to restaurant-quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg