Description
Succulent thai chicken curry soup combines aromatic spices with hearty vegetables in a creamy coconut broth. Warm comfort meets bold Thai flavors, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this soul-satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3.5 oz (100 g) uncooked rice noodles
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (13.5 oz/400 mL) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 tbsps Thai red curry paste
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil, torn
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Chopped scallions
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Aromatic Foundation: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium flame, sautéing onions until they become translucent and soft, creating a flavorful base for the Thai curry soup.
- Flavor Burst: Add ginger, garlic, and red curry paste, stirring vigorously to release their intense aromatics and develop a rich, complex flavor profile without scorching the ingredients.
- Liquid Harmony: Pour in chicken broth, water, and lime juice, bringing the mixture to a robust boil that will infuse the soup with depth and brightness.
- Noodle Integration: Gently introduce rice noodles, allowing them to cook directly in the bubbling liquid until they reach perfect al dente texture, absorbing the surrounding flavors.
- Creamy Transformation: Lower heat to a gentle simmer, incorporating coconut milk and pre-cooked shredded chicken, letting the ingredients meld together and create a luxurious, harmonious broth.
- Herbal Finale: Sprinkle fresh basil, cilantro, and scallions throughout the soup, adding a vibrant layer of freshness and aromatic complexity to the dish.
- Seasoning Balance: Adjust the soup’s flavor profile with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring a perfectly balanced taste that celebrates Thai culinary nuances.
- Serving Ritual: Ladle the steaming curry soup into bowls, garnishing with lime wedges to provide an optional zesty brightness that diners can customize to their preference.
Notes
- Noodle Precision: Use rice noodles specifically to maintain authentic Thai soup texture; avoid substituting with other noodle types.
- Heat Control: Maintain medium-low simmer when adding coconut milk to prevent separation and maintain smooth, creamy consistency.
- Flavor Layering: Add fresh herbs at the end of cooking to preserve their vibrant color, aroma, and nutritional potency.
- Lime Boost: Squeeze fresh lime juice just before serving to enhance brightness and add a zesty, tangy dimension to the curry soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 433
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg