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Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

Comforting Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup for Cozy Nights

Experience the warmth of Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup, a cozy dish combining coconut broth, chicken, and rice noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts substitute with tofu, shrimp, or beef
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced (yellow or white)
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste adjust for preferred spiciness
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 can coconut milk light coconut milk works for fewer calories
For the Texture
  • 8 ounces rice noodles opt for gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey as alternative
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 medium lime juiced

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
  1. In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sauté until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  2. In the same pot, add more olive oil if needed, then toss in garlic, red bell pepper, and onion. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in red curry paste and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Return chicken to the pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Introduce rice noodles, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for about 5 minutes until noodles are tender.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in green onions, cilantro, basil, and lime juice. Adjust seasonings as desired.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with additional herbs and lime wedges. Enjoy hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep vegetables ahead of time for quicker cooking. Store noodles separately if making ahead to maintain texture.

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