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Creamy Thai Curry Noodle Soup - Curry Noodle Soup: savor this creamy, Thai-inspired recipe in under 30 minutes. Loaded with tender chicken, rich coconut milk, a

Creamy Thai Curry Noodle Soup

Curry Noodle Soup: savor this creamy, Thai-inspired recipe in under 30 minutes. Loaded with tender chicken, rich coconut milk, and aromatic spices for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp red or yellow curry paste
  • 1/2-1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups broth of choice
  • 1 (14 oz.) can light coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles/pasta according to package instructions. Once tender, rinse and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add shallot and cook for 1-2 minutes to soften. Add ginger, garlic, curry paste, and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add broth, coconut milk, and coconut aminos (or tamari), and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the cubed chicken (or tofu) and cook for 5 minutes. Make sure it
  4. Add the bok choy (or broccoli or carrots) and mushrooms (or bell pepper/green beans) and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
  5. Once tender, add the snap peas (or corn) and cook for 1-2 minutes more or until your snap peas reach your desired texture
  6. Taste the broth and adjust as needed, adding lime juice for brightness (we added 1 Tbsp or 15 ml), more coconut aminos or tamari for overall flavor/saltiness, or more red pepper flakes for heat.
  7. To serve, divide noodles between serving bowls and ladle the soup over the top. Garnish with chopped mint or cilantro, roasted peanuts or cashews, or lime or lemon wedges (all optional).

Notes

- Simmer, don't boil, your chicken: if the broth is boiling vigorously, your chicken will become tough and chewy. I once had a batch turn out rubbery, and realized the heat was too high.
- Taste and adjust: the beauty of this curry noodle soup is its adaptability. Adjust the lime, coconut aminos, or red pepper flakes to your preference before serving.
- Storage: Store leftover soup and noodles separately in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freezing the soup without noodles can extend its life up to 1 month.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.