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-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.
Last Step:
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π± Keep fresh ginger in the freezer for longer shelf life and easier grating.
β° Prep herbs while onions sautΓ© and soup simmers to save time.
πΆ 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
