Description
Easy Thai Chicken Curry Soup is the perfect solution for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering. In just 20 minutes, this comforting soup brings together the rich, creamy flavors of coconut milk and aromatic red curry paste with tender chicken and delicate rice noodles. Enhanced with fresh herbs, this dish not only warms your soul but also impresses your guests. Whether you’re using leftover rotisserie chicken or prepping it from scratch, this recipe is versatile and forgiving, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients. Serve it as an inviting centerpiece for family meals or casual get-togethers, and watch everyone come back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 heaping tablespoons Thai red curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3.5 ounces uncooked rice noodles
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (e.g., rotisserie chicken)
- Generous handful fresh basil, torn
- Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- Chopped scallions, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened.
- Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and red curry paste; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in broth, water, lime juice, and rice noodles; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in coconut milk and shredded chicken; simmer on medium-low for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in torn basil, chopped cilantro, and scallions; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg