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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, and let the soup return to a gentle simmer.
Add the sliced chicken to the pot, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked through.
Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Stir the cooked rice noodles into the soup and mix well.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lime juice.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, and bean sprouts.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 6242 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 132.4 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2673 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
