Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
– 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
– 3 cloves minced garlic
– 4 heaping tablespoons Thai red curry paste
– 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
– 2 cups water
– Juice of 1 lime
– 3.5 ounces uncooked rice noodles (preferably thicker ones)
– 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)
– A generous handful of torn fresh basil
– A handful of chopped fresh cilantro
– Chopped scallions to taste
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
1-First, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sautรฉ for about 5 minutes until it softens and smells great. This step builds a solid base for the flavors to come.
2-Next, stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, and Thai red curry paste, cooking for 30 seconds until everything turns fragrant. Then, pour in the broth, water, and lime juice, along with the rice noodles, and bring it all to a gentle boil. Keep an eye on it to avoid any overflow.
3-Once boiling, add the coconut milk and shredded chicken, then lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 minutes. This helps blend the tastes and warms everything through. Finally, mix in the fresh basil, cilantro, scallions, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4-Serve right away, with lime wedges on the side if you like. Note that the noodles soak up liquid over time, so add extra broth when reheating leftovers.
Last Step:
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๐ฅข Use thicker rice noodles to prevent them from getting too soft in the soup.
๐ฟ Fresh herbs like basil and cilantro brighten the flavor; add just before serving.
๐ Adding lime juice enhances brightness and balances the creamy coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 304 calories
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 660 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 13 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 19 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
