Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup (Print Version)
This Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup combines tender chicken, rice noodles, coconut milk and fragrant herbs for an easy homemade soup that beats takeout.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 onion, diced
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3 tablespoons red curry paste
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1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
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6 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
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4 ounces rice noodles
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
→ For Serving
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
# Steps:
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Heat that olive oil in your favorite Dutch oven over medium heat. Season those chicken chunks with a pinch of salt and pepper - whatever tastes good to you. Toss the chicken in and let it get nice and golden for about 2-3 minutes, then set it aside for later.
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Throw in your garlic, that diced red bell pepper, and onion. Let them hang out in the pot, giving them a stir now and then until they're soft and fragrant - usually takes like 3-4 minutes.
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Now for the good stuff! Mix in the red curry paste and fresh ginger, and just let those smells fill your kitchen for about a minute. It's worth the wait, trust me.
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Pour in your chicken broth and that creamy coconut milk, making sure to scrape up all those tasty browned bits from the bottom. That's where the flavor hides!
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Add your chicken back to the pot. Bring everything to a nice bubble, then turn down the heat and let it simmer away for about 10 minutes, giving it a stir whenever you think about it.
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Drop in those rice noodles, fish sauce, and a touch of brown sugar. Keep it simmering until the noodles get soft and slurpy - about 5 minutes or so.
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Take it off the heat and mix in your green onions, handfuls of cilantro, basil, and that fresh lime juice. Give it a taste and add more salt and pepper if it needs it.
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Ladle that beautiful soup into bowls while it's still steaming hot. Nothing better on a cold day!
# Notes:
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This Thai-inspired soup is way better than anything you'll get delivered and takes less time than waiting for takeout.
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The combination of coconut milk, red curry paste and fresh herbs creates that authentic Thai flavor profile you're craving.
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For a spicier version, add a sliced Thai chili or two along with the bell pepper.