Description
This Thai chicken curry soup is quick, simple, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a comforting meal, it features bold, Thai-inspired tastes, making it a favorite for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (Vidalia onion preferred)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 tbsp red curry paste (Thai Kitchen brand recommended)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup water
- Juice of 1 lime (freshly squeezed)
- 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 8 oz rice noodles (thicker variety preferred)
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 green onions (scallions), sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics:
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red curry paste, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. - Add the Liquid:
Pour in the chicken broth, water, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. - Cook the Noodles:
Add the rice noodles to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually 5-6 minutes, until tender. - Add the Coconut Milk and Chicken:
Stir in the coconut milk and shredded rotisserie chicken. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. - Garnish and Serve:
Just before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro, basil, and scallions. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra brightness.
Notes
- Fresh Ginger Storage: Keep fresh ginger in the freezer for easy grating and longer storage.
- Quick Prep: If you’re good at multitasking, prep the herbs and other ingredients while the onions are sautéing to cut down on cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg