Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this delightful Thai Curry Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fragrant spices in a creamy coconut broth that is both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, each bowl offers a burst of authentic Thai taste that will impress family and friends alike. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite veggies or proteins, making it a versatile dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced into strips and cut in half)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) ginger paste (or freshly grated ginger)
- 2 tbsps (30 g) red curry paste
- 8 cups (1.9 L) low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 cups (~ 280 g) shredded cooked chicken
- 5–6 oz (140–170 g) rice noodles
- 1 cup (100 g) snow peas (trimmed and halved)
- 3 tbsps (36 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fish sauce
- 4 cups (120–140 g) fresh baby spinach
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped Thai basil
- Juice of two limes
- Chopped peanuts, red chili flakes, sliced red jalapeño or red chili pepper, lime wedges, extra cilantro or basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger paste, and red curry paste, cooking until fragrant.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, followed by the coconut milk until smooth.
- Mix in shredded chicken, rice noodles, snow peas, sugar, and fish sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 8 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Stir in spinach, cilantro, Thai basil, and lime juice. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before garnishing with peanuts, chili flakes, jalapeños, lime wedges, and extra herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg