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Thai Chicken Soup

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🍲 This Easy Thai Chicken Curry Soup is packed with rich flavors and offers a perfect blend of creamy coconut and aromatic spices.
🌿 It’s a quick and comforting dish ideal for busy days or when you want a flavorful meal with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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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-SautΓ© 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.

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Notes

🌱 Keep fresh ginger in the freezer for longer shelf life and easier grating.
⏰ Prep herbs while onions sauté and soup simmers to save time.
🌢 Adjust spice level by choosing milder or spicier curry paste, and add Thai chilis or crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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