Description
This Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup is a bold and comforting dish packed with creamy coconut milk, fragrant aromatics, and slurp-worthy rice noodles. Infused with red curry paste, fresh herbs, and a balance of sweet and savory flavors, it’s the perfect meal for cozy nights or a quick, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro and basil, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until golden brown. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and onion. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the Broth: Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk. Stir in fish sauce and brown sugar. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Simmer to Perfection: Return the cooked chicken to the pot and let it cook through for another 5 minutes.
- Cook the Noodles: Add rice noodles to the soup and simmer until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Finish & Serve: Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro, basil, and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red curry paste.
- Substitute shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat coconut milk.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid overcooking the noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai