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Thai Chicken Curry Soup

Irresistible Thai Chicken Curry Soup Your New Cozy Favorite

This Thai Chicken Curry Soup combines aromatic coconut milk and red curry paste for a comforting, flavorful dish in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or store-bought ginger paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons mild Thai red curry paste adjust based on spice preference
For the Broth
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth homemade enhances flavor
  • 2 cups water or use additional broth for more flavor
  • 1 medium lime juice of one
For the Noodles and Creaminess
  • 3.5 ounces rice noodles prefer thick noodles
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk light coconut milk may alter richness
For the Garnish
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie chicken is a shortcut
  • 1 handful fresh basil preferably Thai basil
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro omit if not a fan
  • 1 handful chopped scallions
  • to taste salt and pepper season to preference
Optional Serving
  • 2 wedges lime for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Chicken Curry Soup
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Mix in the grated ginger, minced garlic, and the red curry paste. Cook for about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, water, and lime juice. Add rice noodles and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Stir in full-fat coconut milk and shredded chicken. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Incorporate fresh basil, cilantro, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables for added nutrition.

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