Description
Green curry soup delivers complex Thai flavors with creamy coconut milk and aromatic herbs. Balanced spices and tender vegetables create a comforting meal you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 3.5 oz (100 g) uncooked vermicelli noodles
- 2 heaping tbsps Thai green curry paste
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped chives (or scallions)
- Handful of basil, torn
- Handful of cilantro, torn or chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Infuse the oil with grated ginger and minced garlic, releasing their intense fragrance until they dance and become golden.
- Build Flavor Base: Introduce vegetable broth and Thai green curry paste, bringing the liquid to a vigorous boil, which will unlock the deep, complex flavors of the curry.
- Create Creamy Texture: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in coconut milk, and allow the mixture to simmer gently, creating a silky, harmonious blend of spices and cream.
- Incorporate Noodles and Herbs: Add vermicelli noodles, torn basil leaves, and chopped cilantro. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, cooking until noodles become tender and translucent, absorbing the rich, aromatic broth.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the vibrant soup into bowls, crown with delicate chives or scallion slivers, and present with a zesty lime wedge to brighten and personalize each serving.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Depth: Toast curry paste briefly before adding liquid to unlock intense, complex aromatics and enhance overall taste profile.
- Noodle Precision: Add vermicelli at the last moment to prevent overcooking and maintain perfect al dente texture, keeping noodles tender yet slightly firm.
- Herb Freshness Hack: Reserve some fresh basil and cilantro for final garnish to preserve bright, vibrant flavor and add beautiful visual appeal.
- Spice Customization: Adjust green curry paste quantity based on heat preference – start conservatively and gradually increase for personalized spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg