Simple Thai Chicken and Noodle Soup
Warm up your soul with this Simple Thai Chicken and Noodle Soup, a comforting yet vibrant dish that’s packed with bold flavors and ready in just 40 minutes. This recipe combines tender chicken, silky rice noodles, and a rich, aromatic broth infused with red curry paste, creamy coconut milk, and a touch of zesty lime juice. Perfectly balanced with savory fish sauce, subtle sweetness from brown sugar, and a medley of fresh garnishes like cilantro, scallions, and crunchy bean sprouts, this soup is a quick and wholesome way to enjoy the authentic taste of Thai cuisine from the comfort of your home. Ideal for busy weeknights, this hearty soup is easy to make, bursting with fragrant spices, and sure to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 pieces scallions (sliced)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
Directions
Step 1
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Step 5
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 6
Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, and let the soup return to a gentle simmer.
Step 7
Add the sliced chicken to the pot, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked through.
Step 8
Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Step 9
Stir the cooked rice noodles into the soup and mix well.
Step 10
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lime juice.
Step 11
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, and bean sprouts.
Step 12
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2255.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1278.7 |
| Total Fat 28.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g | |
| Cholesterol 295.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6242.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 123.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.4g | |
| Protein 132.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 45.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 249.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2673.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories