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Easy Thai Chicken Curry Soup Recipe

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This Easy Thai Chicken Curry Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines fragrant Thai red curry paste, creamy coconut milk, tender shredded chicken, and delicate rice noodles. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect quick meal that delivers a vibrant and aromatic taste of Thai cuisine, garnished with fresh basil, cilantro, and scallions for added freshness.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
  • 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 (rotisserie recommended)

Fresh Garnishes

  • Generous handful fresh basil, torn
  • Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Chopped scallions, to taste
  • Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
  2. Add Ginger, Garlic, and Curry Paste: Stir in the grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and Thai red curry paste. Cook for about 30 seconds to release the flavors and aromas.
  3. Add Liquids and Noodles: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, water, and juice of one lime. Add the uncooked rice noodles. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Add Coconut Milk and Chicken: Stir in the full fat coconut milk and shredded cooked chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and noodles to cook through.
  5. Add Fresh Herbs and Season: Stir in torn fresh basil, chopped cilantro, and scallions. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side if desired. Note that the noodles will absorb more liquid over time; if reheating leftovers, add extra chicken broth to adjust the consistency.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
  • Adjust the amount of curry paste to your preferred spice level.
  • Use gluten-free rice noodles if needed to keep the dish gluten-free.
  • Leftovers can be reheated with additional broth to maintain soup consistency.

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