Description
Warm Thai curry chicken soup brings comfort and zest to your kitchen, blending aromatic spices with tender chicken and creamy coconut broth. Spoon through this soul-satisfying meal that delivers authentic Southeast Asian flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 400 milliliters) full-fat coconut milk
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 3.5 ounces (100 grams) rice noodles
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 4 heaping tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 handful fresh basil, torn
- 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- Chopped scallions to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté chopped onions for approximately 5 minutes, allowing them to soften and become translucent.
- Introduce aromatic ginger, minced garlic, and vibrant curry paste, stirring quickly for 30 seconds to release their intense flavors.
- Pour in rich broth, water, and zesty lime juice, then add delicate noodles to the bubbling mixture.
- Allow the liquid to reach a gentle, rolling boil, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Slowly stream in creamy coconut milk and tender chicken pieces, integrating them seamlessly into the developing broth.
- Lower the temperature to medium-low, letting the soup simmer and meld flavors for 10 minutes, ensuring chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Elevate the soup’s complexity by folding in fresh basil, bright cilantro, and crisp scallions. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the steaming curry into bowls, accompanied by tangy lime wedges for an extra burst of citrusy brightness.
Notes
- Boost Flavor Intensity by toasting curry paste briefly in oil before adding other ingredients, which helps release deeper, more complex aromatics.
- Customize Protein Options by easily swapping chicken with tofu, shrimp, or additional vegetables for vegetarian and dietary preferences.
- Control Spice Level by selecting mild, medium, or hot curry paste and adjusting quantity to match personal heat tolerance.
- Enhance Texture by adding fresh bean sprouts, sliced mushrooms, or crispy fried shallots as optional garnish for extra crunch and dimension.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg