Creamy Thai Coconut Noodle Soup
Dive into a bowl of fragrant Thai flavors with this creamy coconut noodle soup. Tender chicken, rice noodles, and crisp vegetables swim in a rich and aromatic broth infused with lemongrass, ginger, and red curry paste. Topped with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime, this soup is comfort in a bowl with a tantalizing blend of sweet, spicy, and savory notes.
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, halved
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro and basil, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- 2.
In the same pot, add the garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and red curry paste. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3.
Pour in the chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 4.
Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 5.
Once the broth has simmered, discard the lemongrass pieces. Add the cooked chicken, red bell pepper, snap peas, and shredded carrots to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 6.
Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7.
Divide the cooked rice noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the soup over the noodles, making sure to distribute the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- 8.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and basil. Serve with lime wedges for an extra zing of citrus flavor.
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