Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 heaping tablespoons Thai red curry paste (adjust for spiciness)
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
Juice of 1 lime
3.5 ounces uncooked rice noodles (preferably thicker, about 3 mm)
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-Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2-Sautรฉ 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped, for about 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
3-Add 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 4 heaping tablespoons of Thai red curry paste, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4-Pour in 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth, 2 cups of water, and the juice of 1 lime, then add 3.5 ounces of uncooked rice noodles.
5-Increase heat to high and bring to a gentle boil.
6-Stir in 1 (13.5-ounce) can of full-fat coconut milk and 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
7-Add a generous handful of torn fresh basil, a handful of chopped fresh cilantro, and chopped scallions to taste before serving.
8-Season with salt and pepper as needed, and serve immediately with lime wedges. Note that noodles will absorb liquid over time, so add broth if reheating leftovers.
Last Step:
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๐ฑ Keep fresh ginger in the freezer for longer shelf life and easier grating.
โฐ Prep herbs while onions sautรฉ and soup simmers to save time.
๐ถ Adjust spice level by choosing milder or spicier curry paste, and add Thai chilis or crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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
