Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Thai Curry Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk, a delightful dish that can be ready in just 30 minutes. This soup features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich coconut milk base infused with aromatic spices, making it perfect for any occasion from quick weeknight dinners to cozy gatherings. With its customizable flavors and nourishing ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced into strips and cut in half)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) ginger paste (or freshly grated ginger)
- 2 tbsps (30 g) red curry paste
- 8 cups (1.9 L) low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 cups (~ 280 g) shredded cooked chicken
- 5–6 oz (140–170 g) rice noodles
- 1 cup (100 g) snow peas (trimmed and halved)
- 3 tbsps (36 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fish sauce
- 4 cups (120–140 g) fresh baby spinach
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped Thai basil
- juice of two limes
- chopped peanuts, red chili flakes, sliced red jalapeño or red chili pepper, lime wedges, extra cilantro or basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and red bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger paste, and red curry paste; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk in broth, ensuring curry paste is fully dissolved, then add coconut milk.
- Incorporate shredded chicken, rice noodles, snow peas, sugar, and fish sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 8 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach, cilantro, Thai basil, and lime juice. Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg