Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup Chicken (Printable)
Vibrant Thai red curry soup with tender chicken, rice noodles, and fresh vegetables in a creamy coconut broth. A comforting meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
→ Noodles
02 - 7 ounces medium-thickness rice noodles
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 carrot, julienned
05 - 3.5 ounces baby spinach
06 - 2 scallions, sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Curry Base
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
09 - 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
10 - 1.75 cups (14 ounces) coconut milk
11 - 3 cups chicken broth
12 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
15 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
16 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Garnishes
17 - Fresh red chili, sliced
18 - Lime wedges
19 - Extra cilantro leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
02 - In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the red curry paste, grated ginger, and minced garlic; sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add the thinly sliced chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it begins to turn opaque.
04 - Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add the sliced bell pepper and julienned carrot. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Incorporate the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
07 - Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot curry soup over the noodles. Garnish with sliced scallions and additional garnishes as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's surprisingly quick to whip up, even on a busy weeknight.
- The layers of spice and creaminess are incredibly comforting without being heavy.
02 -
- Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving; a little extra lime or fish sauce can completely transform the dish.
- Don't overcook the noodles! They're best when still slightly firm, as they'll continue to absorb heat from the soup.
03 -
- Always rinse your rice noodles after cooking to prevent them from clumping together and to stop the cooking process.
- For the best flavor, don't skip blooming the curry paste, ginger, and garlic in oil before adding liquids.