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Easy Thai Chicken Curry Soup

Easy Thai Chicken Curry Soup

This Easy Thai Chicken Curry Soup is fast, simple, comforting, and full of fabulous flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Thai
Servings 6 servings
Calories 304 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste see note
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lime juice of
  • 3.5 ounces uncooked rice noodles see note
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk (13.5 ounce)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used rotisserie)
  • fresh basil generous handful torn
  • fresh cilantro handful chopped
  • chopped scallions to taste
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil and onion to a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the ginger, garlic, and curry paste, and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the broth, water, lime juice, and noodles. Increase heat to high and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the basil, cilantro, and scallions. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately with an extra wedge of lime on the side if desired.

Notes

To save on initial prep time, I prep while cooking. Rice noodles come in various brands and sizes, so you don't have to be super precise with the weight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 660mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 269IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
Keyword comfort food, easy chicken soup, leftover chicken, quick recipes, Thai chicken curry soup, Thai chicken soup
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