Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Easy Thai Chicken Curry Soup, a delightful dish that transports you straight to Thailand. This quick and nourishing soup features a fragrant coconut broth enriched with tender chicken, fresh herbs, and a hint of zing from lime. Ideal for busy weeknights, it takes just 20 minutes to prepare and is a fantastic way to use leftover chicken. Whether you’re looking for a cozy meal or something to impress guests, this recipe is versatile and customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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
- 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 onion until softened.
- Add ginger, garlic, and curry paste; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in broth, water, lime juice, and rice noodles; bring to a gentle boil.
- Mix in coconut milk and shredded chicken; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add basil, cilantro, scallions, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg